Srinagar, Aug 03: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi on Monday chaired a security review meeting here in view of forthcoming events to assess the prevailing security scenario and strengthen the overall security framework across the Valley.
The meeting was attended by IG BSF Ftr. Hqrs, IG CRPF KOS, IG CRPF Srinagar, Additional Commissioner SB Srinagar, DIG SSB Srinagar, DIG CID Kashmir, all range DIGs of Kashmir Zone, DIG Traffic Kashmir, DIG IR/Armed Kashmir, DIG ITBP Srinagar, DIG RPF Kashmir, DIGs of CRPF South/North Srinagar, SSP PCR Kashmir, all district SSPs of Kashmir Zone, SSPs of Railways Kashmir, Traffic Rural Kashmir, CID SB (K), APCR Srinagar, CID CI (K), Security Kashmir, Asstt. Director SIB Srinagar, SP Cargo, GSO (I) 15 Corps, and other senior officers, a police spokesperson said in a statement issued here.
At the outset, participating officers briefed the IGP Kashmir on the prevailing security situation in their respective jurisdictions. A detailed review of recent security developments, emerging challenges, and measures adopted to effectively counter them was carried out during the meeting.
Emphasising the need for sustained preparedness, Birdi directed all officers to continuously review and strengthen existing security arrangements and devise robust counter-insurgency strategies. He stressed the importance of seamless coordination among all security agencies for maintaining a proactive and effective security grid.
The IGP reviewed security measures in place for the protection of National Highways, railway tracks, and railway stations across the Valley. He directed officers to further strengthen security deployments and checkpoints by placing dynamic nakas and enhanced foot patrolling, particularly during night hours, at vulnerable locations and along inter-district boundaries.
The Kashmir Police chief laid special emphasis on ensuring the safety and security of critical infrastructure and other vulnerable sections, directing officers to take all necessary preventive measures, intensify area domination, and maintain close surveillance in sensitive areas to thwart any attempt aimed at disturbing peace or targeting civilians.
He instructed district heads to maintain strict vigilance against anti-national and anti-social elements, enhance intelligence-based operations, and closely monitor social media platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation, rumours, and malicious content that could adversely impact public peace, safety, and communal harmony.
The meeting concluded with the resolve to ensure heightened vigilance, improved coordination, and effective implementation of security measures to maintain peace and safety across the Valley.
