Jammu, May 18 -- Jammu and Kashmir had approved the Sainik Welfare Board's proposal for mobilizing Ex-Servicemen (ESM) to safeguard vital infrastructure across the Union Territory.

This has set the stage for a unique collaboration between veterans and civil authorities.

As per the approved plan, 4,000 Ex-Servicemen volunteers have been identified for this initiative. Among them, 435 individuals possess licensed personal weapons, significantly enhancing the capacity to respond effectively to localised security situations. These ESM will be employed for the protection of critical infrastructure in all 20 districts of J&K, including power stations, bridges, government installations, and other vulnerable points.

The initiative builds upon ...