Srinagar, Aug 13: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Nalin Prabhat today chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir to assess security preparedness and arrangements ahead of the Independence Day celebrations across the Union Territory of J&K.
The meeting was attended by Spl DGP Coordination J&K, ADGP CID J&K, IG BSF Ftr HQ Kashmir/Jammu, IG CRPF SOS/KOS/Jammu, IGP Kashmir Zone, IGP Jammu Zone, IGP Security J&K, IGP Railways J&K, IGP Traffic J&K, DIG SSB Kashmir/Jammu, all Range DIsG of J&K, DIG Armed/IRP Kashmir/Jammu, all District SSPs/PDs of J&K, SSP PCR Kashmir, SO to ADGP Armed, SO to IGP Kashmir, SSP APCR Kashmir, SP Cargo Srinagar, and other senior officers.
During the meeting, DGP Nalin Prabhat reviewed the operational preparedness and stressed heightened alertness, intelligence-based operations, and prompt response to maintain a robust security grid. He also emphasised effective deployment of manpower, enhanced area domination, and close coordination with other security agencies to further strengthen the overall security apparatus.
Reviewing arrangements at major venues, particularly Bakhshi Stadium, Srinagar, the DGP emphasised effective traffic regulation and parking management in and around the venue. He directed the concerned officers to ensure seamless coordination so that people attending the ceremony face minimal inconvenience and have adequate access to facilities.
Detailed discussions were held on security preparedness, deployment of personnel, intelligence inputs, traffic management, and other arrangements. DGP Nalin Prabhat directed officers to intensify night patrolling and naka checking, particularly at vulnerable locations and along inter-district borders. He also stressed the need for close surveillance and effective area domination to prevent any untoward incident.
The DGP further reviewed access control, anti-sabotage measures, frisking, route security, deployment, and surveillance arrangements at venues across J&K. He directed all security and law-enforcement agencies to maintain close coordination and ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The meeting concluded with a firm resolve to ensure foolproof security, effective inter-agency coordination, and the smooth and peaceful conduct of Independence Day celebrations across Jammu & Kashmir.
