Srinagar, May 04: IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi along with DIG CKR Rajiv Pandey accompanied by SSP Ganderbal Sandeep Gupta on Saturday held a joint security review meeting at DPO Ganderbal to review the preparedness ahead of General Lok Sabha Elections-2024 & forthcoming Shri Amarnath ji Yatra-24 (SANJY).
The meeting was attended by Ghulam Hassan-JKPS Hqr’s Ganderbal, Dy.SP PC Ganderbal Aftab Bukhari-JKPS & other senior officers of Police & CAPF.
At the outset of the meeting, SSP Ganderbal briefed IGP Kashmir about the overall security scenario of the district and provided insights about the existing security grid for GELS-2024.
The discussions encompassed various facets, including intelligence gathering, threat assessments, and emergency response & other protocols into election preparedness efforts and induction of CAPF Coys across the district for smooth conduct of Parliamentary Election.
The meeting focused on devising strategies ensuring public safety and upholding the integrity of the electoral process.
IGP Kashmir Birdi urged SSP Ganderbal and their counterparts in CAPF and RR to critically evaluate and enhance existing strategies to thwart any potential terror activities.
He further directed the officers to work without any prejudice, take stern action against those violating the law, and ensure that law enforcement agencies are well prepared to respond quickly and effectively to any emergent situations.
Moreover, threadbare discussion was held in view of forthcoming Amarnath Yatra-24 and detailed security review of all locations enroute including Transit camps, Base camps at Baltal and Domail were taken into the consideration.
Senior officers also reviewed traffic management for smooth passage of Yatra convoys, availability of parking places and Disaster management plan. Finally, IGP Kashmir directed all the officers to have coordination at every level for smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra-2024.
