Kashmir Police Intensifies Security Measures Ahead of Independence Day

Kashmir's police chief, V K Birdi, chaired a security review meeting, directing security forces to enhance vigilance and ensure the peaceful conduct of Independence Day celebrations. Senior officers from various agencies attended, discussing recent security developments and current challenges in the region, with a focus on counter-insurgency and surveillance strategies.

Kashmir's top police official, V K Birdi, held a key security review meeting, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance to ensure a peaceful Independence Day celebration in the Valley.

Attended by senior officers from the Central Reserve Police Force, Intelligence Bureau, Jammu and Kashmir Central Investigation Department, and traffic police, the meeting focused on enhancing security measures and monitoring social media for any anti-national activities.

Inspector General Birdi urged the officers to bolster surveillance, especially along national highways and sensitive areas, and discussed recent security developments in the region, directing increased cordon-and-search operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)