Srinagar, August 25: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Nalin Prabhat, IPS, chaired a high-level security review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to assess and strengthen security arrangements for the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi (ﷺ), Raksha Bandhan and other major events across Jammu & Kashmir.
The meeting reviewed security deployment, crowd management, surveillance, traffic regulation and emergency response mechanisms, with senior police officers directed to ensure heightened vigilance and proactive policing ahead of the events.
The meeting was attended by Spl DGP Coordination J&K, IGP Kashmir Zone, IGP Jammu Zone, Range DIGs, district SSPs/PDs, SSP PCR Kashmir, AIG (Ct & Int) PHQ and other senior officers.
The DGP reviewed the preparedness of field formations and stressed the need for foolproof security arrangements at major shrines, mosques and other religious places, particularly Dargah Hazratbal and other prominent sites where large congregations and nightlong prayers are expected.
He directed officers to strengthen surveillance at sensitive and vulnerable locations and ensure adequate deployment at strategic points and high-footfall areas. Officers were also instructed to maintain close coordination among field formations so that any emerging situation could be identified and addressed promptly.
Traffic regulation and route management plans were another key focus of the meeting. The DGP directed officers to make comprehensive arrangements around major religious places and along procession routes to ensure smooth and safe movement of devotees and the general public.
Security arrangements for Raksha Bandhan were also reviewed, with officers asked to make advance preparations at markets, temples and other prominent religious places expected to witness increased public movement.
Nalin Prabhat emphasized that all field formations must remain alert, coordinated and responsive throughout the events, with adequate contingency measures in place to deal with any unforeseen situation.
The DGP directed that all security, traffic and crowd-management arrangements be completed well in advance to ensure the peaceful, safe and secure conduct of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Raksha Bandhan and other forthcoming events across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
