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IGP Kashmir reviews Srinagar security grid, traffic decongestion measures with stakeholders

Srinagar, Sep 21 (UNI) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Sujit Kumar on Monday chaired security review-cum-traffic management meeting of Srinagar city and directed authorities to strengthen surveillance at entry and exit points besides taking coordinated measures to ease traffic congestion at key choking points.
The meeting was attended by senior officers from the police, traffic and paramilitary forces.
At the outset, the participating officers briefed the IGP Kashmir on the prevailing security scenario in their respective areas. They also shared their inputs and suggestions, which were discussed to identify gaps and further improve traffic management and security arrangements, a police spokesman said.
The existing city security grid and deployment of personnel were reviewed, with particular emphasis on realigning naka points wherever required to enhance security coverage and reduce traffic congestion. The meeting focused on ensuring the smooth flow of vehicular traffic without compromising the existing security grid.
IGP Kashmir directed the implementation of security arrangements across intra-zone, inter-zone, inter-district and peripheral areas.
Kumar further directed that check posts at the entry and exit points of Srinagar City be reinforced, with seamless coordination and real-time information sharing among the Traffic Police, District Police and naka points to facilitate effective monitoring and a swift response.
IGP Kashmir also stressed the need to leverage technology to improve traffic regulation, surveillance, coordination and information sharing, thereby making traffic and security arrangements more effective.
The meeting concluded with the IGP Kashmir reiterating the importance of continuous review, close coordination and the professional execution of security and traffic-management measures, with a focus on public safety and minimising inconvenience to commuters.
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