Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda, Sandeep Mehta said that search operations and other anti-militancy measures in the district will continue until it is fully ensured that no militancy-related activities remain in the area. Talking to media persons, SSP Mehta said that the police, in coordination with other security forces, are maintaining a high level of alert across the district to ensure peace and security. He added that continuous search operations are being carried out in sensitive areas as part of a sustained strategy to neutralize any potential threats. The SSP further informed that, parallel to these operations, training of Village Defence Guard (VDG) members is also underway. He said that the Army and paramilitary forces have been entrusted with the responsibility of imparting professional training to enhance the effectiveness of VDGs. “The objective is to strengthen the capacity of VDG members so that they can effectively safeguard their respective areas and act as a strong first line of defence against any anti-social or anti-national elements,” SSP Mehta said. He added that coordination among the police, Army, paramilitary forces and local VDG members has been further strengthened to maintain peace and ensure the safety and security of the people of Doda district.