Kashmir, November 7,2025-Marking a new era in proactive, technology-enabled policing, the Baramulla Police department has introduced the “Baramulla Safety App” – a robust mobile tool crafted to deliver swift security and emergency support to society’s most vulnerable members in Jammu and Kashmir’s sensitive north region.Launched on November 06 at a well-attended function in District Police Lines Baramulla, the app’s beta version was presented by Senior Superintendent of Police Gurinder Pal Singh in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa . This homegrown innovation stands out as Jammu & Kashmir’s inaugural dedicated digital safety platform, prioritizing real-time protection for those often in the crosshairs of threats.The app covers an expansive list of 15 vulnerable categories, encompassing minority community members, families of terrorism victims, specially protected individuals, journalists, migrant workers, political activists, and even serving police officers along with their kin.
Already, more than 6,000 users have signed up, with officials anticipating a surge to 7,000-8,000 registrations in the coming days, reflecting the ground-level demand for such safeguards.At its core is a user-friendly SOS panic button that activates instantaneous alerts across a centralized command ecosystem. Notifications ping Station House Officers (SHOs), supervisory Divisional Officers (DOs), and the Baramulla Police Control Room simultaneously – all within a blistering 5 seconds. Integrated GPS tracking pinpoints the user’s location accurately, facilitating lightning-fast response teams, while fallback mechanisms involving local beat patrols ensure functionality in spotty network zones.Praising the initiative, DC Minga Sherpa termed it a “game-changer” for bolstering confidence among minorities and terror-impacted households.
SSP Gurinder Pal Singh highlighted its role as a scalable pilot that could inspire similar deployments elsewhere, emphasizing community-police synergy in a post-conflict landscape.The rollout dovetails with fortified border security measures, including the upcoming activation of 16 new Border Outposts and 10 Border Police Posts by 2026.In an age where digital solutions bridge gaps in traditional policing, the Baramulla Safety App emerges as a powerful ally, empowering the defenseless and signaling a bolder, more responsive law enforcement paradigm in the Valley.
