IGP Kashmir conducts security review of Valley
Inspector General of Police Kashmir VK Birdi today conducted a security review meeting here with the senior police and security force officials.
The IGP was briefed about the security measures put in place to tackle any untoward incident across the Valley. He was also briefed about the action taken against the militant associates as well as the inimical elements.
Birdi directed the officers to generate actionable inputs to thwart attempts of anti-national elements to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the Valley.
IGP Kashmir underscored the necessity to fortify the security grid, aiming to prevent potential militant attacks and maintain seamless coordination among the various forces operating on the ground.
Birdi directed officers to closely monitor the activities of terrorist associates and ensure strict legal measures are taken against them. He also emphasized the need to strengthen intelligence networks, particularly in districts near the Line of Control (LoC) where the possibility of infiltration exists.
During the meeting, IGP Kashmir emphasized the importance of proactive policing measures to address emerging challenges and maintain law and order effectively.
“Discussions in detail about the implementation of innovative policing techniques, leveraging technology for crime prevention, and strengthening community engagement initiatives were held,” a police spokesman said.
The IGP also highlighted the need for enhanced efforts to curb the drug menace by dealing actively against the drug peddlers who are ruining the lives of people living in the Valley.
“The integration of technology in policing operations was among the points of discussion, with a focus on leveraging advanced surveillance systems, data analytics, and digital platforms to enhance investigative capabilities and improve overall efficiency,” he said.
IGP Kashmir also reviewed the traffic arrangements in place for the convenience of the general public and further directed SSP Traffic to deploy sufficient manpower on the ground in view of the upcoming auspicious occasion of Mehraj-ul-Alam.
The meeting was attended by DIG BSF Srinagar S.S Chandel, DIG IRP Kashmir Abdul Qayoum, DIG CRPF (SOS) Dinesh Kumar Singh, DIG CRPF (KOS) Pramod Kumar Mehra, DC SB Srinagar, SSP PCR Kashmir, SSP Security Kashmir, SSP CID SB Kashmir, SSP Traffic City Srinagar, SP South Srinagar, SP PC Srinagar and other officers and representatives from ITBP, SSB, CISF.
The meeting was also attended virtually by DIG Anantnag Altaf Ahmad Khan, DIG Baramulla Vivek Gupta and all SSPs of the districts across the Valley.
“The meeting concluded with a commitment to implement the discussed strategies effectively and maintain close coordination among all stakeholders to address present and future challenges in law enforcement,” the spokesman said.
