J&K Armed Police Contact Information: Critical Quick Access
For immediate assistance or emergencies, here are the most essential contacts for the Jammu & Kashmir Armed Police:
| Purpose | Primary Contact Number | Office Location | Response Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Police HQ (Jammu) | 0191-2450001 (O) | Gulshan Ground, Jammu | Administrative |
| Armed Police HQ (Srinagar) | 0194-2455133 (O) | Batamaloo, Srinagar | Administrative |
| ADGP Armed Police | 0191-2450001 (Jammu) 0194-2455133 (Srinagar) | HQ Locations | Command Level |
| Emergency Situations | Dial 100 | All locations | Immediate Response |
| IGP AP/IRP Jammu | 0191-2458329 (O) | Gulshan Ground Jammu | Zone Command |
| IGP AP/IR Kashmir | 0194-2458735, 2456549 | Kashmir | Zone Command |
| DIG IR Jammu | 0191-2430147 (O) | Gulshan Ground Jammu | Regional Command |
| DIG IR Kashmir | 01933-224424, 224413 (O) | Zewan Kashmir | Regional Command |
🛡️ Understanding J&K Armed Police: Structure & Role
The Jammu & Kashmir Armed Police is the paramilitary backbone of the state’s security apparatus, consisting of specialized battalions trained for:
- Internal security operations and emergency response
- Counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism operations
- Law and order maintenance during critical situations
- Border security support and area domination
- VIP protection and vital installation security
- Disaster response and emergency deployment
- Specialized training like infantry battalions
Headed by an Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), the force comprises 11 Armed Police Battalions (JKAP) and 24 India Reserve Police (IRP) Battalions, totaling 35 specialized units deployed across every district of Jammu & Kashmir.
📞 Complete Command & Battalion Contact Directory
1. Senior Leadership & Headquarters
| Officer & Rank | Designation | Office Location | Contact Numbers | Fax Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sh. Anand Jain- IPS | ADGP Armed Police J&K | Jammu: Gulshan Ground Srinagar: Batamaloo | Jammu: 0191-2450001 (O) Srinagar: 0194-2455133 (O) | Jammu: 0191-2457773 Srinagar: 0194-2479875 |
| Sh. Vinod Kumar-IPS | IGP AP/IRP Jammu (Addl. Charge) | Gulshan Ground Jammu | 0191-2458329 (O) | N/A |
| Sh. Vidhi Kumar Birdi-IPS | IGP AP/IR Kashmir (Addl. Charge) | Kashmir | 0194-2458735, 2456549 | N/A |
| Sh. Dalip Kumar -SSP | SO to ADGP Armed J&K | Gulshan Ground Jammu | Jammu: 0191-2439335 Srinagar: 0194-2471468 | N/A |
| Sh. Nighat Aman -JKPS | SO to IG AP/IR Kashmir | Kashmir | 0194-2458735, 2456549 | N/A |
2. DIG & Regional Command
| Officer | Designation | Location | Contact Numbers | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sh. Vinod Kumar-IPS | DIG IR Jammu | Gulshan Ground Jammu | 0191-2430147 (O) 9586003933 (Mobile) | Jammu Region IRP |
| Sh. Sheikh Junaid Mehmood-IPS | DIG IR Kashmir | Zewan Kashmir | 01933-224424, 224413 (O) | Kashmir Region IRP |
| Sh. Shahid Mehraj Rather-IPS | DIG AP Kashmir (AROK) | PCR Srinagar | 0194-2483891 | Kashmir Armed Police |
| Sh. Sameer Sharma-IPS | DIG AP Jammu (AROJ) | Gulshan Ground Jammu | 0191-2430147 9419351111 (Mobile) | Jammu Armed Police |
3. Armed Police Battalions (JKAP) – Select List
| Battalion | Commandant | Location | Contact Numbers | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JKAP 5th Bn | Sh. Shabir Nawab-JKPS | PCR Srinagar | 9419045444 (Mobile) | Srinagar Security |
| JKAP 6th Bn | Sh. Nasir Ahmad-JKPS | Mehander Poonch | 01965-226110 (O) | Poonch Sector |
| JKAP 8th Bn | Shri Suram Singh-JKPS | Miran Sahib Jammu | 01923-265420 9906399730 (Mobile) | Jammu Security |
| JKAP 9th Bn | Sh. Shahzad Ahmad Salaria-JKPS | Zewan Kashmir | 01933-222113 (O) | Kashmir Security |
| JKAP 13th Bn | Sh. Mohd Zaid-JKPS | Humhama Budgam | 9906691999 (Mobile) | Budgam Area |
| JKAP 14th Bn | Shri Gh. Jeelani Wani-JKPS | Manasbal Kashmir | 0194-2146096 (O) | Manasbal Security |
| 1st Border Bn Jammu | Sh. Sanjeev Kumar Khajuria-JKPS | Jammu | 9419250224 (Mobile) | Border Security |
| 2nd Border Bn JKAP | Sh. Arif Amin Shah-JKPS | Srinagar | 9469000954 (Mobile) | Border Security |
4. India Reserve Police (IRP) Battalions – Select List
| Battalion | Commandant | Location | Contact Numbers | Area of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRP 1st Bn | Mst. Anita Sharma-IPS | Reasi Jammu | 01991-244251, 245549 (O) | Reasi District |
| IRP 2nd Bn | Sh. Nasir Ahmad-JKPS | Rajouri | 01962-264416 9419156041 (Mobile) | Rajouri District |
| IRP 3rd Bn | Sh. Javed Ahmad Dar-IPS | Pariashpora | 9906665903 9419017123 (Mobile) | Baramulla Area |
| IRP 4th Bn | Sh. Arif Amin Shah-JKPS | Kupwara | 01955-253517 (O) | Kupwara District |
| IRP 5th Bn | Sh. Ifroz Ahmad-JKPS | Beoli Doda | 01996-233186 (O) | Doda District |
| IRP 6th Bn | Sh. Abdul Hakim Munshi-JKPS | PCR Srinagar | 0194-2452454 9419132218 (Mobile) | Srinagar City |
| IRP 7th Bn | Sh. Pawan Kumar Parihar -JKPS | Ambgharota Jammu | 0191-2624925 (O) | Jammu Suburbs |
| IRP 8th Bn | Sh. Raj Kumar-JKPS | Manasbal | 9469937288 (Mobile) | Manasbal Area |
| IRP 10th Bn | Sh. Rajinder Kumar Katoch-JKPS | Kehribal Mattan | 9419046660 (Mobile) | Anantnag Area |
| IRP 11th Bn | Sh. Anuj Kumar-IPS | Khanabal Anantnag | 01932-222298 (O) | Anantnag District |
| IRP 12th Bn | Sh. Mumtaz Ahmad -IPS | Samba | 9419174671 (Mobile) | Samba District |
| IRP 13th Bn | Sh Harmeet Singh Mehta -JKPS | Baramulla | 01952-234313 (O) | Baramulla District |
| IRP 14th Bn | Sh. Abrar Ahmad Choudhary JKPS | APC Channi Himman Jammu | 0191-2467901 (O) | Jammu City |
| IRP 15th Bn | Mst. Sargun Shukla-IPS | Gulshan Ground Jammu | 0191-2433936 (O) | Jammu HQ Security |
| IRP 16th Bn | Sh. Sukhdev Raj- JKPS | Ramban | 01998-266323 (O) | Ramban District |
| IRP 17th Bn | Sh. Aftab Ahmad Sheikh-JKPS | Kehribal Mattan | 01932-237962, 237964 (O) | Anantnag Area |
| IRP 18th Bn | Sh. Raj Sing Gouria-JKPS | DPL Jammu | 0191-2432333 (O) | Jammu City |
| IRP 19th Bn | Sh. Atul sharma-JKPS | Kathua | 01922-261068 (O) | Kathua District |
| IRP 20th Bn | Sh. Surjeet Kumar Bhagat JKPS | Parihaspora | 9419080090 (Mobile) | Baramulla Area |
| IRP 21st Bn | Sh. Paramjeet Singh-JKPS | Bandipora | 9419045444 (Mobile) | Bandipora District |
| IRP 22nd Bn | Sh. Mushim Ahmad JKPS | Kishtwar | 01996-233186 (O) | Kishtwar District |
| IRP 23rd Bn | Sh. Bakir Samoon-IPS | Lethpora Pulwama | 9419187286 (Mobile) | Pulwama District |
| IRP 24th Bn | Sh. Mohd Aslam -IPS | Udhampur | 9419005620 (Mobile) | Udhampur District |
5. Specialized & Women Battalions
| Unit | Commandant | Location | Contact Numbers | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Women Battalion Jammu | Sh. Ramesh Chander Kotwal -JKPS | Jammu | 9419197911 (Mobile) | All-women battalion |
| 2nd Women Battalion Kashmir | Mst. Bisma Qazi-IPS | Srinagar | 9419187286 (Mobile) | All-women battalion |
| APCR Jammu | Sh. Rajinder Singh -JKPS | PCR Complex Jammu | 9419138751 (Mobile) | Armed Police Control Room |
| APCR Srinagar | SP, APCR Srinagar | PCR Srinagar | 0194-2455942 9419033207 (Mobile) | Armed Police Control Room |
📍 Battalion Locations & Jurisdiction Areas
Jammu Region Deployments:
- Jammu City: IRP 14th, 15th, 18th Bns; 1st Women Bn
- Border Areas: 1st & 2nd Border Bns
- District Coverage: Kathua, Samba, Udhampur, Reasi, Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban
Kashmir Region Deployments:
- Srinagar City: JKAP 5th, 13th Bns; IRP 6th Bn; 2nd Women Bn
- District Coverage: Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Budgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Anantnag, Kulgam
- Special Locations: Zewan, Manasbal, Parihaspora, Lethpora
📋 How to Contact for Specific Purposes: Step-by-Step
For Emergency Deployment Requests:
- Immediate threat: Dial 100 for police emergency
- District-level deployment: Contact District SSP office first
- Large-scale requirements: Through ADGP Armed Police HQ
- Protocol: Official written request through proper police hierarchy
For Public Events Security:
- Apply through local police station 30 days in advance
- District SP/SSP evaluates threat perception
- Recommendation sent to Armed Police HQ if needed
- No direct public requests to battalions accepted
For Recruitment Inquiries:
- Check JKP website → Recruitment section
- Armed Police recruitment advertised separately
- Physical standards are higher than civil police
- Contact Recruitment Branch at PHQ, not battalion offices
For Welfare & Grievances of Personnel:
- Through battalion chain of command first
- Battalion Adjutant handles personnel matters
- Escalate to DIG/IGP if unresolved at unit level
- Armed Police Welfare Cell at HQ for serious issues
For Media & Public Relations:
- Contact Police PRO at PHQ, not battalion commanders
- No direct interaction with operational units
- Official briefings through designated channels
- Security clearance required for battalion visits
⚠️ Important Security Protocols & Restrictions
Public Access Restrictions:
- No casual visits to battalion headquarters
- Appointment mandatory for official business
- Identity proof required for all visitors
- Security clearance for non-official visits
- Photography prohibited in operational areas
What Armed Police Does NOT Handle:
- General public complaints (contact local police station)
- Civil disputes or investigations
- Traffic violations or routine law enforcement
- Passport verifications or document attestation
- Consumer complaints or public utilities issues
🎖️ Recruitment & Career Information
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: Typically 18-28 years (relaxations for special categories)
- Education: Matriculation to Graduation depending on post
- Physical Standards: Higher than civil police requirements
- Medical: Category A fitness without exemptions
- Residency: Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir required
Selection Process:
- Written examination (general knowledge, reasoning)
- Physical Efficiency Test (running, long jump, high jump)
- Medical examination (stringent category A standards)
- Document verification and character antecedents
- Final merit list and training allocation
Training Centers:
- Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy, Udhampur
- Recruit Training Centres at various locations
- Specialized combat training for armed police roles
📞 Related Emergency Contacts
| Service | Contact Number | Purpose (Not for Armed Police) |
|---|---|---|
| Police Control Room (Kashmir) | 0191-2481628-32 | General police emergencies |
| Police Control Room (Jammu) | 0191-2566460-62 | General police emergencies |
| Women’s Helpline | 181 | Women-specific security issues |
| Child Helpline | 1098 | Child protection and rescue |
| Fire Services | 101 | Fire emergencies |
| Ambulance | 108 | Medical emergencies |
| Disaster Management | 1077 | Natural disaster response |
🌐 Official Portals & Digital Services
Primary Resources:
- J&K Police Website:
jkpolice.gov.in - Armed Police Section:
jkpolice.gov.in/J-K-Armed-Police - Recruitment Notices:
jkpolice.gov.in/Recruitment-Notification - Tender Notices:
jkpolice.gov.in/Tender-Notices
Citizen Services:
- Citizen Portal:
http://103.234.136.78:7062/CitizenPortal/CFSController - Digital Police Portal:
https://digitalpolice.gov.in - Passport Status:
http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink - Stolen Vehicle Check:
http://164.100.44.112/vahansamanvay/Internetquery.aspx
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can I directly contact a battalion for security at my event?
A: No. All security requests must go through local police station → District SSP → PHQ. Direct battalion contacts are for internal coordination only.
Q2: How to join J&K Armed Police?
A: Monitor JKP website recruitment section. Armed Police vacancies are advertised separately with specific physical and medical standards.
Q3: What’s the difference between JKAP and IRP battalions?
A: JKAP are permanent state armed police. IRP are India Reserve Police battalions that can be deployed anywhere in India but are based in J&K.
Q4: Can I visit a family member in Armed Police battalion?
A: Yes, with prior appointment through unit adjutant. Security protocols and visiting hours apply. No overnight stays generally permitted.
Q5: How to report misconduct by Armed Police personnel?
A: Through local police station or PHQ complaint cell. Provide specific details: name, unit, time, location, and evidence if available.
Q6: Does Armed Police handle traffic violations?
A: No. Traffic management is handled by Traffic Police Department. Armed Police are for internal security and emergency response only.
Q7: Can Armed Police be deployed for private security?
A: No. Deployment is only for official government functions, public events with security concerns, or emergency situations.
Q8: How to verify if someone is genuinely from Armed Police?
A: Ask for official ID card, note unit details, and verify through battalion contact numbers from this official list.
Q9: What training do Armed Police personnel receive?
A: Infantry-style combat training, counter-insurgency operations, riot control, VIP protection, and specialized weapon handling.
Q10: Are there separate contacts for media queries?
A: Yes. Contact Police PRO at PHQ. Battalion commanders do not interact directly with media without authorization.
📝 Important Notes for Communication
- Respect operational security: Do not seek sensitive information about deployments
- Follow proper channels: Public queries should start with local police stations
- Emergency first: Dial 100 for immediate threats, not battalion numbers
- Document complaints: Keep records when reporting issues about personnel
- Verify before sharing: Confirm information through official channels only
- Respect response times: Operational units prioritize security duties over public queries
- No social media handles: Armed Police does not maintain public social media accounts
🔗 Related Police Departments
- J&K Traffic Police:
jktrafficpolice.nic.in - Crime Branch J&K:
crimebranchjkpolice.nic.in - Police Housing Corporation:
www.jkphc.in - Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy:
jkskpa.org - Police Wives Welfare Association:
jkpwwa.org
Last Verified: January 2026 from official J&K Armed Police sources
For Most Current Information: Always confirm through PHQ switchboard before visiting any battalion location
Emergency Reminder: For immediate security threats or law and order emergencies, dial 100 for fastest response. Armed Police deployment decisions are made at command level based on threat assessment and availability.
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