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Five more jails in Jammu and Kashmir to get CISF security cover Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Print New Delhi, Jun 21: The Union government is set to deploy CISF security personnel to secure five more prisons of Jammu and Kashmir after the two central jails in Jammu and Srinagar. A force spokesperson said on Sunday that “plans are under consideration” for extending the security cover of the paramilitary to the high security prison at Mahanpur (Kathua) and district jails of Jammu, Anantnag, Kupwara and Baramulla. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was inducted for providing armed security to the Central Jails in Srinagar and Jammu (Kot Bhalwal) at Jammu in October 2023. The force is responsible for securing both the inner and outer perimeters of these sensitive facilities through a combination of trained manpower, modern surveillance systems, and strict access control measures, the spokesperson said. In order to check crimes in these two prisons, including smuggling of narcotics, the CISF has deployed non-linear junction detectors (NLJD), capable of detecting concealed electronic circuits, dual-view x-ray baggage inspection systems (X-BIS) and hand-held metal d…

CISF to be deployed at five more prisons in Jammu and Kashmir This includes a new high-security prison in Kathua, four district jails; CISF implements tech upgrades at Central jails, including AI-enabled CCTV systems and advanced video analytics for real-time monitoring

Centre Plans CISF Cover for Five J&K Jails - Kashmir Dot Com File Image New Delhi, Jun 21: The Union government is set to deploy CISF security personnel to secure five more prisons of Jammu and Kashmir after the two central jails in Jammu and Srinagar. A force spokesperson said on Sunday that “plans are under consideration” for extending the security cover of the paramilitary to the high security prison at Mahanpur (Kathua) and district jails of Jammu, Anantnag, Kupwara and Baramulla. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was inducted for providing armed security to the Central Jails in Srinagar and Jammu (Kot Bhalwal) at Jammu in October 2023. The force is responsible for securing both the inner and outer perimeters of these sensitive facilities through a combination of trained manpower, modern surveillance systems, and strict access control measures, the spokesperson said. In order to check crimes in these two prisons, including smuggling of narcotics, the CISF has deployed non-linear junction detectors (NLJD), capable of detecting concealed electronic circuits, dual-view x-ray baggage inspection systems (X-BIS) and hand-held metal detectors (HHMDs) at all access poin…

CISF to secure 5 more J&K jails after Srinagar, Jammu Jammu And Kashmir News Updated Jun 21, 2026 CISF to Expand Security Cover to Five More Jails in Jammu and Kashmir The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) plans to extend its security cover to five more correctional facilities in Jammu and Kashmir, including the high-security prison in Kathua and district jails in Jammu, Anantnag, Kupwara, and Baramulla. This expansion follows the successful deployment of CISF at Central Jail Srinagar and Central Jail Kot Bhalwal in Jammu since October 2023. The force has introduced advanced surveillance technologies such as AI-enabled CCTV, NLJD detectors, and X-ray baggage inspection systems to prevent contraband smuggling. CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan recently reviewed security at Central Jail Srinagar and emphasized technology-driven, intelligence-led monitoring for evolving threats. A ANI Jun 21, 2026 · 4 min read · 90 views Save Listen Copy CISF to provide security in Kathua prison, district jails in Jammu, Anantnag, Kupwara, and Baramulla New Delhi, June 21 The Central Industrial Security Force is likely to provide security cover at the high security prison i…

Five more jails in Jammu and Kashmir to get CISF security cover - ThePrint Subscribe to Notifications India New Delhi, Jun 21 (PTI) The Union government is set to deploy CISF security personnel to secure five more prisons of Jammu and Kashmir after the two central jails in Jammu and Srinagar. A force spokesperson said on Sunday that “plans are under consideration” for extending the security cover of the paramilitary to the high security prison at Mahanpur (Kathua) and district jails of Jammu, Anantnag, Kupwara and Baramulla. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was inducted for providing armed security to the Central Jails in Srinagar and Jammu (Kot Bhalwal) at Jammu in October 2023. The force is responsible for securing both the inner and outer perimeters of these sensitive facilities through a combination of trained manpower, modern surveillance systems, and strict access control measures, the spokesperson said. In order to check crimes in these two prisons, including smuggling of narcotics, the CISF has deployed non-linear junction detectors (NLJD), capable of detecting concealed electronic circuits, dual-view x-ray baggage inspection systems (X-BIS) and hand-held metal…

CISF likely to secure 5 more high-security jails in Jammu & Kashmir The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is likely to provide security cover at the high security prison in Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as district jails in Jammu, Anantnag, Kupwara, and Baramulla. As per the CISF, the "plans are under consideration" as the expansion in security cover to these correctional Centres aimed at creating a standardized and professional security architecture across the prison network of the erstwhile state. The deployment assumes significance in view of the complex security challenges associated with high-security prisons, which house inmates involved in terrorism-related and other serious offences. "In a significant development for internal security in Jammu and Kashmir, the CISF is set to further expand its presence in the Union Territory's correctional facilities, building upon the success of its deployment at Central Jail Srinagar and Central Jail Kot Bhalwal in Jammu," the CISF said in a statement. "Encouraged by the effectiveness of the current deployment, plans are under consideration for extending CISF security cover to additional correctional facilities a…

Five more jails in Jammu and Kashmir to get CISF security cover Five more jails in Jammu and Kashmir to get CISF security cover --- Representational Photo Listen to this article 0.75x 1x 1.5x 00:00 / 00:00 New Delhi, Jun 21: The Union government is set to deploy CISF security personnel to secure five more prisons of Jammu and Kashmir after the two central jails in Jammu and Srinagar. Advertisment A force spokesperson said on Sunday that "plans are under consideration" for extending the security cover of the paramilitary to the high security prison at Mahanpur (Kathua) and district jails of Jammu, Anantnag, Kupwara and Baramulla. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was inducted for providing armed security to the Central Jails in Srinagar and Jammu (Kot Bhalwal) at Jammu in October 2023. The force is responsible for securing both the inner and outer perimeters of these sensitive facilities through a combination of trained manpower, modern surveillance systems, and strict access control measures, the spokesperson said. Advertisment In order to check crimes in these two prisons, including smuggling of narcotics, the CISF has deployed non-linear junction detectors (NLJD), cap…

MHA clears CISF for 5 J&K jails | India News - Hindustan Times New Delhi Union home ministry has approved deployment of the Central Industrial Security Force jawans for security in five Jammu and Kashmir jails over heightened safety concerns, officials aware of the matter said. Till now, personnel from the J&K police and prison department were responsible for securing these jails. Earlier this month, the ministry also approved CISF security cover for the union territory’s first high security jail in Kathua, Mahanpur, which is under construction. When the Mahanpur jail starts operations, it will become the union territory’s first high-security prison complex with a capacity of over 600 inmates where top terrorists will be shifted. The paramilitary CISF secures vital installations such as airports and Metro infra in the country. “The new approval covers 4 district jails and the under-construction jail in Mahanpur ,Kathua. MHA recently gave approval. CISF personnel will take charge of security within the next few days. Earlier, the jails were being secured by the police and prison department of the UT,” the officials said. “Following the Pahalgam attack, while the UT is on high…