IGP Kashmir reviews security situation, winter preparedness

Srinagar, Dec 23: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi Monday chaired a review meeting at PCR Kashmir.
A police spokesman in a statement said that the aim of the meeting was to review the preparedness and arrangements put in place in view of the winter season and the upcoming events.
IGP Kashmir emphasized the need for proactive security measures for strengthening the security grid in order to ensure hassle-free events. He directed the district SSsP to ensure smooth traffic movement especially during the festival days.
IGP Kashmir also reviewed the security measures put in place for the security of vital installations and domination of highways. He stressed upon the officers to ensure the surveillance upon anti-national elements and to increase area domination in their respective areas.
IGP Kashmir urged the officers to remain vigilant and maintain robust coordination among various sister agencies & to chalk out strategies to overcome security challenges. The meeting concluded with the resolve to ensure safe and peaceful conduct of all the forthcoming events in the valley.
The meeting was attended by IG CRPF (SOS), JD IB Srinagar, DIGs of Kashmir Zone Police, DIG Armed Kashmir, DIG CRPF South Srinagar, DIG BSF Srinagar, DIG ITB J&K, SSP PCR Kashmir, all district SSPs, DC SB Srinagar, SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir, SSP CID CIK, SSP Traffic City Srinagar, SSP APCR, SSP Railways, SSP Security, SP PC Srinagar and other senior officers.