Keep strict surveillance of ANEs, take stringent action against social media misuse: IGP Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 24: The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Virdi Kumar Birdi on Friday directed the officers to keep strict surveillance of anti-national elements besides calling for stringent action against the misuse of social media for inciting violence.

He said this during the comprehensive security review meetings in south Kashmir’s Shopian and Pulwama districts along with Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, South Kashmir Range (SKR), Rayees Muhammad Bhat.

The meeting in Shopian was attended by SP Shopian Tanushree, Additional SP Shopian Naresh Singh, and other senior officers.

Similarly in Pulwama, the meeting was attended by SSP Pulwama Muhammad Yousif, Additional SP Pulwama Tanveer Ahmad, and other senior officers of the district.

During these meetings, the participating officers presented an overview of the steps initiated by them in their respective districts to counter any challenges and threats faced by the inimical elements at the ground level.

The IGP Kashmir urged the officers to bolster the anti-terrorist grid with heightened intelligence efforts and intensified operations.

Emphasis was placed on vigilant surveillance of terrorist associates and decisive legal measures.

The Kashmir Police chief said that it was of crucial importance to enhance security surveillance of all vital establishments and locations besides taking care of vulnerable persons to thwart the nefarious designs of terrorists in these areas.

He reiterated the need to keep strict surveillance over the terrorist associates and anti-national elements and take all necessary measures under the law against them.

A focused initiative against the drug menace was also emphasised.

Stressing the need to eliminate drugs from society, the IGP Kashmir directed personal supervision of narcotics cases, improving conviction rates, and building robust Police-people relationships, especially with youth.

He also directed the officers to build a strong Police-people relationship and conduct regular interactive meetings with the people as such meetings particularly with the youth would not only help in curbing the drug menace but also strengthen the Police-people interface.

Birdi impressed upon them to develop a mechanism wherein the bond between people and Police gets stronger.

He emphasised that stringent measures should be taken against social media misuse for inciting violence.

The IGP Kashmir also stressed the importance of maintaining close synergy between Police and other forces to ensure a peaceful environment.