DGP, IGP review security arrangements in Srinagar amid vigil

Srinagar, Mar 6: Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat and Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vidhi Kumar Birdi on Friday reviewed the security and law-and-order situation in several parts of Srinagar as authorities maintained heightened vigilance across Kashmir following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader in a strike by USA and Israel.

According to officials, the DGP, along with other senior officers, conducted an extensive review of security arrangements in sensitive areas of the city to ensure peace and prevent any potential disturbances.

“The DGP, along with IGP Kashmir, DIG CKR, SSP Srinagar, and other officers reviewed the security and law and order situation in several parts of the city, including Hazratbal, Nowhatta, and other areas of downtown Srinagar, to ensure effective security arrangements,” Kashmir Zone Police said in a post on X.

Police officials said the high-level visit focused particularly on areas of downtown Srinagar, which are considered sensitive from a security perspective.

Senior officers inspected deployment points, reviewed arrangements at key intersections, and assessed preparedness of the forces on the ground.

The review covered areas including Hazratbal, Nowhatta, and several localities in the old city, where additional security personnel have been deployed as a precautionary measure.

Officials said the visit was aimed at ensuring that the security grid remains alert and capable of responding quickly to any emerging situation.

Authorities had earlier imposed precautionary restrictions and increased security deployment across parts of the Valley following the international development that sparked concern about possible or law-and-order issues.

Security forces were deployed at important religious places, markets, and sensitive neighbourhoods to maintain order.

Mobile patrols and checkpoints were also set up in various parts of Srinagar to monitor movement and ensure public safety.

Officials said the measures were purely preventive and aimed at maintaining peace.

Police said that the overall situation across Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir remained calm and under control, with no major incidents reported.

Senior officers also interacted with local police units and reviewed intelligence inputs to assess the evolving situation.

They directed officers on the ground to remain vigilant and ensure that security arrangements remain robust.

Authorities appealed to residents to maintain calm and cooperate with the administration in maintaining peace.

Officials also urged people not to pay attention to rumours or unverified information circulating on social media.

Police said they are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to review security arrangements as required.

The administration reiterated that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure the safety of the public and to maintain law and order across Kashmir.