Security tightened at key infra projects in J&K after Ganderbal attack

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Z-Morh tunnel site to review the security situation. He met officers, security personnel, and workers involved in the project. He also held a high-level security meeting with police, civil administration, and security officials.

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The LG stressed the importance of strengthening security across all major infrastructure projects to prevent further attacks. He called for a comprehensive and coordinated security plan, working closely with project agencies to avoid any lapses.

The attack on, October 20, targeted employees of APCO, a private company working on the Z-Morh tunnel.

The tunnel is a vital project to ensure year-round connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh. The incident prompted immediate security reviews across the region.

Senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) are expected to visit Jammu and Kashmir soon to review security at key projects. The MHA is also considering deploying the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to guard these important sites.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched an investigation into the attack, and the MHA has requested a detailed report from the Jammu and Kashmir administration on what led to the incident.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Z-Morh tunnel site to review the security situation.

He met officers, security personnel, and workers involved in the project. He also held a high-level security meeting with police, civil administration, and security officials.

The LG stressed the importance of strengthening security across all major infrastructure projects to prevent further attacks.

He called for a comprehensive and coordinated security plan, working closely with project agencies to avoid any lapses.