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J&K DGP reviews security for Independence Day celebrations
DGP Nalin Prabhat chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir in Srinagar on August 13, ahead of Independence Day. He stressed heightened alertness, intelligence-based operations, and close coordination with BSF, CRPF,…
The Story in Brief
DGP Nalin Prabhat chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir in Srinagar on August 13, ahead of Independence Day. He stressed heightened alertness, intelligence-based operations, and close coordination with BSF, CRPF, and other agencies. The meeting reviewed arrangements at major venues, especially Bakhshi Stadium, with emphasis on traffic regulation and parking to minimise public inconvenience.
Officers discussed deployment, night patrolling, naka checking at vulnerable points, and anti-sabotage measures. DGP Prabhat directed strict adherence to SOPs and effective area domination to prevent any untoward incident. The meeting concluded with a resolve to ensure smooth and peaceful celebrations across the Union Territory.
The Indian Opinion
This review is routine but necessary, not a sign of panic. The narrative that J&K security is either flawless or on the brink of crisis misses the point: the meeting openly discussed traffic jams and public inconvenience, showing a realistic awareness of ground-level challenges. The real test will be whether the traffic management plan at Bakhshi Stadium actually works, or if citizens are left waiting in long queues as usual.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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