Security review meeting held to ensure peaceful LS polls

Srinagar, Mar 16: Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V K Birdi on Saturday held a comprehensive meeting with officers including DIG SKR Anantnag Altaf Ahmad Khan, SSP Kulgam Sahil Sarangal, and other police officers.

The meeting focused on strategic measures to enhance security, foster community engagement, combat the threat of OGWs, tackle the drug menace, and ensure the peaceful conduct of upcoming elections.

SSP Kulgam provided a detailed overview of proactive measures taken by the police to address challenges at the grassroots level.

IGP Birdi stressed the importance of establishing a robust security grid and fostering collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach.

He emphasised leveraging modern technology for transparent and result-oriented policing, particularly in combating drug trafficking. The IGP underscored the need for swift disposal of pending cases, especially NDPS cases, and urged officers to adopt innovative approaches.

Recognising the pivotal role of public cooperation, IGP Kashmir urged the officers to devise more effective mechanisms to ensure public safety, particularly in countering misinformation spread on social media platforms.

Furthermore, IGP Kashmir inaugurated the fitness gym centre at District Police Lines Kulgam, encouraging officials to utilise the facility to maintain physical fitness. He also conducted an inspection of DPL and various Police Stations.

IGP Kashmir stressed on the officers for the adoption of modern technology for better and transparent policing which is result-oriented and people-friendly. IGP Kashmir emphasised result-oriented disposal of pending cases, especially NDPS cases.

Throughout his visit, IGP Kashmir reiterated the commitment of Police to uphold peace, security, and the rule of law, calling for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to safeguard the interests of the community.