Srinagar, Dec 24 (KDC): Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, on Wednesday chaired a comprehensive security review meeting at the Police Control Room (PCR), Kashmir, to assess preparedness for the peaceful conduct of upcoming events and the expected surge in tourist footfall ahead of New Year celebrations.
According to officials, the meeting was attended by all Deputy Inspectors General (DIsG) of Kashmir Zone, DIG CRPF North and South Srinagar, DIG CID Kashmir, district SSPs, SSP PCR Kashmir, SSP Railways, and other senior security and intelligence officers.
At the outset, the IGP was briefed on security deployment, arrangements, and operational plans across the Valley. Birdi directed officers to complete all preparations well in advance, and called for strengthening checkpoints, particularly during night hours, while maintaining enhanced surveillance at vulnerable and sensitive locations.
He emphasised strict vigilance against elements posing threats to peace, increased area domination, and a heightened state of alertness within respective jurisdictions.
With the Valley witnessing increased tourist movement, the IGP underscored the need for multi-tier and multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest trekking routes, crowded tourist spots, and major access roads. He stressed on coordinated patrolling, real-time intelligence sharing, continuous monitoring, and live surveillance mechanisms to ensure public safety.
Taking note of the prevailing winter conditions, the IGP also directed officers to maintain operational readiness of personnel and equipment to handle weather-related contingencies, ensuring uninterrupted security and public assistance.
The security scenario and protection grid for highways, railway tracks, railway stations, and highway-linked infrastructure was also reviewed during the meeting.
The session concluded with a collective commitment by security officials to enforce strengthened coordination, intelligence exchange, and effective execution of security protocols for peaceful and orderly celebrations across the UT.
Police have appealed to the public to cooperate with security agencies and report any suspicious activity to the nearest unit or control room. (KDC)
