Srinagar, Sep 21, KDC: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar on Monday chaired a security review-cum-traffic management meeting with senior officers and stakeholders at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir, reviewing the existing security grid, deployment and traffic arrangements across Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by DIG Traffic Jammu, DIG Central Kashmir Range (CKR) Srinagar, DIG Traffic Kashmir, senior CRPF officers, SSP PCR Kashmir, SSP Traffic City Srinagar, SSP Srinagar, SSP CID SB (K), SSP CID CI (K), SP Cargo Srinagar, zonal SSPs of Srinagar City and other officers.
At the outset, officers briefed the IGP on the prevailing security situation in their respective areas and shared inputs and suggestions aimed at identifying gaps and further strengthening security and traffic management.
The meeting reviewed the existing city security grid and deployment of personnel, with particular focus on realigning naka points wherever required to strengthen security coverage while reducing traffic congestion.
The IGP directed officers to implement coordinated security arrangements across intra-zone, inter-zone, inter-district and peripheral areas.
He also directed that check posts at Srinagar’s entry and exit points be reinforced, with seamless coordination and real-time information sharing among Traffic Police, District Police and naka points to facilitate effective monitoring and ensure a swift response when required.
Kumar stressed the need to leverage technology for improved traffic regulation, surveillance, coordination and information sharing, saying such measures would help make traffic and security arrangements more effective.
The meeting concluded with the IGP emphasising continuous review, close coordination and professional execution of security and traffic-management measures, with a focus on public safety while minimising inconvenience to commuters. (KDC)
