Srinagar, Sep 21 :
Inspector General of Police Kashmir Sujit Kumar, IPS, chaired a security review-cum-traffic management meeting with all stakeholders at PCR Kashmir.
In a handout to GNS, the Police said that the meeting was attended by DIG Traffic Jammu, DIG CKR Srinagar, DIG Traffic Kashmir, DIsG CRPF North/South Srinagar, DIG CRPF Ops Srinagar, SSP PCR Kashmir, SSP Traffic City Srinagar, SSP Srinagar, SO to IGP Kashmir, SSP CID SB (K), SSP CID CI (K), SP Cargo Srinagar, all zonal SPs of Srinagar City and other officers.
At the outset, participating officers briefed the IGP Kashmir on the prevailing security scenario in their respective areas. They also shared inputs and suggestions, which were discussed to identify gaps and further improve traffic management and security arrangements.
The existing city security grid and deployment of personnel were reviewed, with particular emphasis on realigning naka points wherever required to enhance security coverage and reduce traffic congestion. The meeting focused on ensuring smooth flow of vehicular traffic without compromising the existing security grid.
IGP Kashmir directed implementation of security arrangements across intra-zone, inter-zone, inter-district and peripheral areas.
Sujit Kumar further directed that check posts at entry and exit points of Srinagar City be reinforced, with seamless coordination and real-time information sharing among Traffic Police, District Police and naka points to facilitate effective monitoring and swift response.
IGP Kashmir also stressed need to leverage technology to improve traffic regulation, surveillance, coordination and information sharing, thereby making traffic and security arrangements more effective.
The meeting concluded with IGP Kashmir reiterating importance of continuous review, close coordination and professional execution of security and traffic-management measures, with focus on public safety and minimising inconvenience to commuters.