Srinagar tightens security for Independence Day with drone surveillance, 3-tier deployment
The Kashmir police chief Vijay Kumar Sunday said that three-tier security grid has been put in place for the smooth conduct of Independence Day function while drone surveillance and aerial recee will be part of the new security measures.
“Three tier security grid has been put in place for the smooth Independence Day function in Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir. There will be drone surveillance of the venue and aerial recee will also be conducted through special equipment,” said Kumar, who the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir, while talking to reporters on the sidelines of full-dress rehearsal function at highly fortified Bakshi Stadium.
He said all arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of all I-Day functions. Asked that it was after a long time that Independence Day function will be held at Bakshi Stadium, the ADGP Kumar said that Bakshi Stadium was a much better venue than the SK Stadium.
“Here we have a proper parking facility and accommodation facility. People should come in large numbers to participate in I-Day function,” he said. The ADGP traffic moment has been taken care off and traffic will play on the routes as per advisory
Inspector General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Srinagar Sector, Ajay Kumar Yadav stated, “Security arrangements have been put in place. All preparations are complete. Force is alert on the field and we are ready to tackle any situation.”
Meanwhile, Special Operation Unit of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF have intensified their surveillance and patrolling activities. Checkpoints and barricades have been set up at strategic locations to monitor the movement of people and vehicles.
Moreover, all security agencies are also closely monitoring the situation and taking all necessary steps to maintain law and order. Intelligence agencies are working in coordination with the local administration to gather and analyse intelligence inputs to thwart any potential security threats.
Additional precautionary measures, such as the deployment of additional security personnel and enhanced coordination among security agencies, have also been put into place.
These heightened security measures are standard practice to safeguard the public and maintain peace during an important national event, Independence Day. It is a proactive approach to deter any possible security threats and provide a secure environment for the citizens to celebrate this important occasion.
