CISF to be deployed at five more prisons in Jammu and Kashmir (opens original article in a new tab)

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs plans to deploy CISF at five more prisons in Jammu and Kashmir, including a high-security prison in Kathua, to enhance security with modern technology and standardized protocols. The move follows CISF's existing role in Srinagar and Jammu Central jails since October 2023.

• CISF to be deployed at five more prisons in Jammu and Kashmir including high-security prison in Kathua
• CISF provides armed security with modern surveillance, access control, and tech upgrades like AI-enabled CCTV and metal detectors
• CISF plans to extend security cover to create a standardised security architecture across Jammu & Kashmir prisons