Asif Malik
Srinagar, Aug 11 : Multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place across Srinagar and other districts of Kashmir Valley for the smooth conduct of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V K Birdi said on Tuesday.
Birdi, who was speaking to media persons in Srinagar, said, as per KNS, preparations for the main Independence Day function in Srinagar, including rehearsals and the full-dress rehearsal for the parade, are underway.
“On August 15, the main function of Srinagar will take place. For that, all the security arrangements and preparations for the parade are going on. Full-dress rehearsals and rehearsals are being organised so that the main function is completed successfully,” he said.
The IGP said security arrangements were not confined to the main venue but had been extended across Srinagar city and all districts of the Valley.
“There are multi-layered security arrangements in Srinagar. Not only at the venues, but there are also multi-layered security arrangements around the city. The arrangements will be in the same way this time as well,” Birdi said.
Asked about the investigation into two recent terror attacks in south Kashmir and whether security agencies had made any headway, the police officer said details could not be disclosed at this stage.
“It is a matter of investigation. I don’t think it is appropriate to reveal it now. Whenever there are such things that will be shared with you, we will share it with you at the right time,” he said.
Birdi also appealed to people to participate in the Independence Day celebrations in large numbers, saying the event belonged to the public.
“This is the function of the public. The police work as an organiser in this. And because this is the function of the public, we tell people to participate in this function in large numbers,” he said.(KNS).
