Srinagar: Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone Vijay Kumar (IPS) on Friday visited several places of Srinagar City and reviewed security and lockdown arrangements in view of Jumat-Ul-Vida, officials said.
The top police officer of the Valley visited Jamia Masjid, Dargah Hazratbal and Lal Chowk areas of Srinagar and reviewed security and lockdown arrangements of these areas.
“He interacted and appreciated the jurisdictional Police Officers and jawans for showing high sense of responsibility and professionalism in dealing with the situation,” a police spokesman quoted him as saying in a statement to GNS.
During the visit, he said, IGP Kashmir directed the officers for implementation of Covid-19 guidelines and SOPs strictly, moreover. He also directed them to act strictly against those found violating Covid guidelines & SOPs.
He said that all the sensitive areas are thoroughly under restrictions and ensure that essentials are provided to the people. He also said that situation is being monitored on daily basis to contain the spread of Covid-19.
In his message, IGP Kashmir has advised the people to understand the magnitude of the ongoing situation and follow the guidelines/SOPs strictly, adding that the lockdown is for the safety of the people. (GNS)
