Srinagar: The inspector general of police (IGP) Kashmir, V. K Birdi on Wednesday called upon his officers to take proactive measures to strengthen the anti-terrorist grid, generate specific intelligence and intensify operations for peace and stability in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
Birdi, who recently took charge as IGP Kashmir, passed these directions while chairing a comprehensive review meeting in Kulgam to discuss the prevailing security scenario, existing security grid, operational challenges, and countermeasures. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police South Kashmir Rayees Mohammad Bhat, SSP Kulgam, Addl. SP Kulgam and all DySPs of district Kulgam attended the meeting, a police spokesperson said.
The officers, he said, briefed the IGP on various aspects, including security challenges and measures taken.
Emphasizing the need for a robust security grid, he said, IGP Kashmir urged officers to enhance coordination among ground agencies.
“He stressed proactive measures to strengthen the anti-terrorist grid, generate specific intelligence and intensify operations for peace and stability in the district,” the spokesperson said.
He further said that special attention was given to monitoring anti-national elements, particularly terrorist associates, with a commitment to maintaining peace. The IGP, he said, highlighted a zero-tolerance policy towards drug dealings, urging strict action against peddlers.
“In discussions about investigations, the IGP urged prompt resolution of pending cases. Emphasizing police-public relations, he encouraged a public-centric approach, advocating service-oriented policing to build trust and bridge the gap between the police and the public,” the spokesperson said.
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