TDD Correspondent
Srinagar, (TDD): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Birdhi Monday said that elaborate security arrangements have been made to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections in Kashmir while as a separate security plan has been framed for the VVIP visits.
Talking to reporters in Srinagar, the IGP said that a multi-tier security grid has been put in place for the incident free elections. “Proper deployment of Central forces and J&K Police teams have been made on ground. Security of polling booths, polling staff and polling material have been finalised,” he said.
He said the inter-State naka’s and inter district check-points have been set up to ensure a close watch is kept on the suspects. “The security grid is maintaining highest level of alertness to ensure free and fair polls,” the IGP said.
About the VVIP visits especially Prime Minister Narendera Modi visiting Srinagar on September 19 to address a rally, the IGP said that the visit of VVIPs during elections is a normal procedure. “We are committed to ensure smooth visit of VVIPs. Proper security plan is in place to ensure smooth visit of dignitaries. There will be a separate traffic plan as well for the VVIP visits in Kashmir,” he said. J&K is all set to witness first phase of elections on September 18. (TDD)
