In order to discuss arrangements for Independence Day (ID) celebrations at different places across the State, a high level meeting of officers was held at Police Control Room (PCR) here today. The meeting was chaired by Director General of Police (DGP), S. K. Mishra and was attended by senior officers from police, central para-military forces and civil administration. In the meeting threadbare discussions were held with regard to deployment of police personnel and maintenance of law and order during the ID celebrations. The meeting was told that sufficient man power would be deployed for the security of the venues of the functions and maintenance of law and order. In addition, contingents from different wings would participate in the celebrations for which the exercise has been started.During the meeting, Mishra emphasised upon the officers present in the meeting to maintain synergy among various agencies and keep available required man power for the celebrations without affecting the law and order duties. He said that maintenance of peace and order during the celebrations should be focussed on priority and stressed to maintain vigil on the elements, fuelling the situation for their personal gains endangering the lives of innocent people, besides public properties.
Earlier, IGP Kashmir, SJM Gillani apprised the meeting about the arrangements made with regard to the state level function being held at Bakshi Stadium. It was told that effective measures have been taken for the security and deployment of man power. Range Deputy Inspectors General of Police present in the meeting also gave their suggestions for the smooth conduct of the celebrations. They also briefed about the arrangements made in their respective areas to celebrate Independence Day. They informed that contingents from JKP and different forces would participate in the celebrations at district and tehsil headquarters. Among others, the meeting was attended by ADsGP, S.M.Sahai, Dilbag Singh and L. Mohanti, IsGP, M.S. Salaria, Sunil Kumar and Viplav Kumar, IG CRPF, Atul Karwal, officers from SB and SIB, IG BSF, Vikas Chander, DIG, G.H. Bhat, DIG SSB, Rajendra Kumar Bhumla, DIG ITBP, Abhihav Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmed, Dy. Commissioner, Srinagar, SSsP, Amit Kumar, Suhail Munawar and Javaid Koul, Dr. F.A. Lone and other police officers. (KNS)