Jammu, May 24 -- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that two Army Brigades and a mobile network in remote areas of the Billawar region have been established, which would not only provide security to the local people but also ensure surveillance through mobile connectivity and ease of communication in far-flung areas.

Speaking during a Public Durbar at Billawar in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Singh informed that one Armed Brigade had already been established at Sarthal and now another similar Armed Brigade has been set up in Rampur township of Billawar.

"This will not only provide round the clock army surveillance in the area but the Army personnel will also maintain regular liaison with the civil administration ...