Security beefed up in Kashmir; drones in place

Multi-tier security arrangements, including drones and spotters, are in place to ensure a smooth conduct of the Republic Day functions in Kashmir, the Valley’s top cop, VK Birdi, said here on Friday.

“Proper and secure arrangements have been made for those who want to participate in the function,” the Inspector General of Police (IGP) told reporters after a full dress rehearsal at the Bakshi Stadium, the venue of the main Republic-Day function in the Kashmir Valley on January 26.

The IGP said multi-tier security arrangements are in place and surveillance is being maintained to enure a smooth conduct of the function.

“Surveillance in the form of drones or spotters and very deep and intricate security arrangements have been made,” he said.

Birdi appealed to people to participate in the January 26 programmes in large numbers.

He said surveillance is also being kept on bad elements, including surrendered militants.