Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 2: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, VK Birdi today asked the police officials to strengthen the intelligence grid on ground to thaw the nefarious designs of the inimical elements.
The IGP said this while chairing a security review meeting in south Kashmir’s Awantipora
Birdi said all stakeholders must be taken into confidence by creating synergy and cordial relations with them. “The intelligence grid on the ground must be strengthened. There should also be intensified legal action against the Over Ground Workers (OGWs). The SOPs should also be followed in letter and spirit,” the IGP said.
Highlighting the importance of the people’s role in prevailing scenario, the IGP Kashmir stressed upon the officers to evolve more effective mechanisms and ensure public safety while dealing with the elements inimical to peace especially rumour mongers on social media platforms.
He also emphasised on the importance and need of modern technology for smooth functioning of the police department.
“Police must adopt modern technology for better and transparent policing which is result-oriented and people friendly,” the IGP.
He also discussed the threat perceptions and emphasised for establishment of a proper security grid in Awantipora, which is the police district.
The IGP Kashmir also stressed for result oriented disposal of pending cases especially NDPS cases.
The meeting was attended by DIG SKR Anantnag Rayees Mohammad Bhat, SSP Awantipora Ajaz Ahmad Zargar and other senior officers of the Police District were also present on the occasion.
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