In the Kashmir Valley, IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi along with IGP CRPF and GOC Victor Force held a joint security review meeting at DPO Awantipora on Friday.

The meeting focused on devising strategies ensuring public safety and upholding the integrity of the electoral process. IGP Kashmir urged SSPs and their counterparts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Rashtriya Rifles (RR) to critically evaluate and enhance existing strategies to thwart any potential terror activities. Emphasis was placed on the necessity of revisiting and fortifying area domination tactics to cover any vulnerable areas effectively. He further directed the officers to work without any prejudice, take stern action against those violating the law, and ensure that law enforcement agencies are well prepared to respond quickly and effectively to any emergent situations.

During the meeting, the IGP Kashmir also directed the DIGs to strengthen the security grid of their respective areas and facilitate the safe passage of CAPFs across districts. He emphasized strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & stressed upon the officers to increase focus on human intelligence gathering along with technical inputs to intensify anti-terrorist operations to flush out the inimical elements.