Security reviewed in South Kashmir ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Srinagar, Mar 20: Inspector General of Police, V K Birdi, conducted a significant visit to South Kashmir's RPHQ Anantnag and district Shopian.

After visiting RPHQ Anantnag, IGP Kashmir visited district Shopian, where he chaired a comprehensive security and election review meeting with officers including DIG SKR Anantnag Altaf Ahmad Khan, SSP Shopian Tanushree and other senior police officials.

The meeting focused on devising strategic measures to enhance security, combat the threat of OGWs as well as ANEs to ensure the peaceful conduct of upcoming elections. SSP Shopian, Tanushree, provided a detailed overview of the proactive measures taken by the police to address challenges at the grassroots level.

IGP stressed the importance of establishing a robust security grid and taking all preventive measures to thwart the attempts of ANEs to disturb the upcoming parliamentary elections.

He emphasised leveraging modern technology for transparent and result-oriented policing and urged officers to adopt innovative approaches to tackle contemporary challenges. Following the security review meeting, IGP Kashmir visited Police Station Herpora and interacted with the stationed officials. He conducted a thorough inspection of the facility, reviewing the daily dairies maintained at the Police Station level and issued on spot directions.

IGP Kashmir reiterated the commitment of J&K Police to uphold peace, security, and the rule of law, calling for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to ensure continued peace in the valley.