Srinagar, Oct. 21 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi (IPS), on Tuesday directed officers to intensify vigil and strengthen the overall security grid across the Valley in view of the prevailing situation. He emphasized that proactive and preventive measures are key to maintaining peace and thwarting any potential threats.

Chairing a high-level security review meeting at the Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar, IGP Birdi instructed field officers to increase night checking, step up area domination, and ensure coordinated patrolling in sensitive and vulnerable areas. The meeting was attended by senior officers from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Army, and intelligence agencies...