SRINAGAR: The J&K Police has deployed its men and officers for patrolling on the river Jehlum banks in the jurisdictions of Police Stations Pantha Chowk, R.M Bagh, Rajbagh, Kothibagh, M.R. Gunj, Safakadal and Parimpora. These officers and policemen kept vigil on the water levels and were deputed to take measures in case of any breach in their respective jurisdictions.
As has been reported earlier evacuation plans for the Srinagar are already in place. The tubes, ropes, trucks and other necessary equipments have been provided to the Police Stations for effective evacuations in case of any exigency. According to SSP Srinagar boats have been placed at the disposal of the Police Stations of the west and south zones.
Besides, motorboats have been loaded. He said that in collaboration with locals sand bags have been placed at the possible breaches at Kursoo Rajbagh, Pandrethan, Shivpora, Gundbal, Nowgam, Hamdania Colony Bemina. He said that the pumps available with the police have been put to work for dewatering. Police is providing all possible help to all other departments.