Srinagar, May 21 (KNS): Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone Vijay Kumar-IPS today visited several places of Srinagar City and reviewed lockdown arrangements. He was accompanied by IG CRPF Srinagar, DIG CKR, SSP Srinagar and other police & Security force officers.

During the comprehensive tour of Srinagar City, IGP Kashmir visited Nishat, Fore Shore road, Habbak, Lalbazar, Zadibal, Nowhatta, Bohri Kadal, Rajouri Kadal (Mirwaiz Manzil), Sakidafar, Qamarwari, Parimpora, Hyderpora, Baghat, Sanatnagar & Panthachowk areas.

During the visit, both the IGs interacted with officers & jawans deployed on the ground and instructed them to strictly implement & enforce the guidelines and other lockdown orders on the ground. IGP Kashmir said that aim of the lockdown is to protect the lives of people & to stop the spread of Covid-19 infection. Both the IGs appreciated the role of police & security forces working on the ground and applauded them for working tirelessly 24x7 amid pandemic without caring for their own lives as like other humans & frontline workers they are more susceptible to contracting the infection.

The IG also advised the men on the ground to be firm against violators but at the same time depending on the circumstances be compassionate & facilitators for the neediest people, frontline workers & essential service providers. IGP Kashmir also appreciated the jurisdiction. (KNS)