SRINAGAR May 07 (KNS): Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone Shri Vijay Kumar-IPS today visited several places of Srinagar City and reviewed security & lockdown arrangements in view of Jumat-Ul-Vida.

IGP Kashmir visited Jamia Masjid, Dargah Hazratbal & Lal Chowk areas of Srinagar city and reviewed security & 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.

During the visit, IGP Kashmir directed the officers to implementation of Covid-19 guidelines & 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.

On the occasion, IGP Kashmir was accompanied by SSP Srinagar Shri Sandeep Choudhury-IPS and CRPF officers and concerned Zonal SSP.(KNS)