India, Jan. 23 -- Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place across the Kashmir Valley, with special focus on Srinagar city, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi said on Friday.

Speaking to reporters after paying tribute at the Balidan Stambh in Srinagar city centre, IGP Birdi said there are many multi-layered security arrangements in the entire Valley for the Republic Day functions. The main function in Kashmir would be held at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. "As you know, there are many multi-layered security arrangements in the entire Valley and especially in the city of Srinagar. J&K Police and its security wing, along with paramilitary forces has tightened th...