India, June 8 -- Eight senior IPS officers will conduct a two-day field review in 16 border villages of Gujarat on June 11 and 12, according to officials. The exercise, led by Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, is intended to provide a direct assessment of security and administrative conditions, moving beyond routine inspections.

These officers will stay in local homes, interact with residents, and hold meetings to identify security and governance challenges. The selected villages are located in Vav-Tharad, Patan, and Kutch districts, which are considered sensitive due to frequent reports of infiltration and smuggling.

The team comprises Additional Director Generals, Inspectors General, Deputy Inspectors General, an...