Srinagar, Aug 11: Multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place to ensure peaceful Independence Day celebrations in Kashmir.
Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, today said Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with paramilitary forces, have been deployed in strength to ensure foolproof security for the August 15 celebrations.
Birdi said rehearsal details and preparations are currently underway for the I Day function.
”We have also put in multi-tier security to ensure a smooth and peaceful Independence Day,’ he said.
IGP Kashmir had instructed the officers during the meeting to strengthen security checkpoints, particularly during night hours, at vulnerable locations and along the city’s entry and exit routes. He also emphasized the need for strict vigilance against elements that pose a threat to peace and security.
On August 8, Birdi chaired a security review meeting at the Police Control Room Kashmir to review the overall security scenario and arrangements regarding the celebration of Independence Day and related events.
The meeting was attended by IGP Security J&K, IGP Railways, IG BSF Ftr Hqrs, IG CRPF Srinagar, JD SIB Srinagar, all range DIsG of Kashmir Zone, DIsG of, IR Kashmir, Armed Kashmir, CID Kashmir, Traffic Jammu, SSB Srinagar, RPF Srinagar, CRPF KOS, CRPF South/North Srinagar, ITBP Srinagar, all district SSsP of Kashmir Zone, SSP PCR Kashmir, SSsP of Traffic City Srinagar, Railways Kashmir, Traffic Rural Kashmir, CID SBK, APCR Srinagar, CID CIK, Security Kashmir, DC SB Srinagar, GSO (1) 15 Corps, CO’s of SDRF 1st Bn Srinagar, JKAP 5th Bn, SP PC Srinagar and other officers.
During the meeting, the IGP assigned specific responsibilities to various officers, issuing clear instructions to execute their tasks with precision and thorough planning. Additional directives were provided regarding key logistical arrangements to facilitate the seamless execution of the events.
IGP Kashmir instructed the officers to strengthen security checkpoints, particularly during night hours, at vulnerable locations and along the city’s entry and exit routes. He emphasized the need for strict vigilance against elements that pose a threat to peace and security. V.K. Birdi also underscored the importance of maintaining a high level of alertness and increasing area domination within their respective jurisdictions.
Furthermore, IGP Kashmir reviewed the security measures implemented for the protection of highways, railway tracks, and railway stations across the Valley.