Police committed to maintain peace, security: IGP

Excelsior Correspondent

Srinagar, Sept 16: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi today chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir to assess the prevailing security situation across Kashmir.
A police spokesman in a statement issued here said that the meeting was attended by all Range DIGs, district SSPs of Kashmir Zone, and other senior officers.
During the meeting, Range DIGs and SSPs briefed the IGP on the law & order scenario in their respective districts. The IGP emphasized the need to strengthen investigations, build stronger cases to improve conviction rates in narcotics and terrorism-related matters, and establish effective follow-up mechanisms for successful prosecutions.
He directed officers to intensify area domination, conduct night patrolling in sensitive areas and maintain strict surveillance on anti-national elements (ANEs). He also stressed the need to enhance market checking to prevent unlawful activities.
Concluding the meeting, Birdi reaffirmed J&K Police’s commitment to maintain peace and security in the region and urged officers to ensure transparency, accountability, and timely resolution of cases to safeguard citizens’ rights.