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The meeting brought together senior officers from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Armed Police Forces, intelligence and security agencies, traffic and civil administration, tourism, information, fire and emergency services and other concerned departments, reflecting a coordinated multi-agency approach towards the successful conduct of the prestigious event.
The meeting was attended by Addl. Commissioner SB Srinagar, DIG SSB Srinagar, DIG ITBP Srinagar, DIsG of Police including CID Kashmir, CKR Srinagar, Traffic Kashmir, Armed/IR Kashmir, DIsG of CRPF South/North Srinagar, DIG BSF Ftr Hrs, SSP PCR Kashmir, SSsP of Traffic City Srinagar, district Srinagar, Railways Kashmir, Traffic Rural Kashmir, Security Kashmir, CID SB (K), CID (CIK), APCR Srinagar, SO to IGP Kashmir, CO SDRF 1st Bn Srinagar, Asstt Director SIB Srinagar, Col GS (IS) 15 Corps SP Cargo, Joint Director Information, Joint Director Tourism, Deputy Director Fire & Emergency Services and other officers.
At the outset, IGP Kashmir reviewed the overall security preparedness, deployment plans and arrangements being put in place for the smooth and secure conduct of the International Film Festival. Detailed deliberations were held on venue security, deployment of personnel, access control, surveillance, crowd management, traffic regulation, emergency response mechanisms and inter-agency coordination.
Shri Sujit Kumar stressed the need for adequate, strategically planned and well-coordinated deployment at all identified venues, taking into consideration the expected movement and gathering of visitors, participants, dignitaries and other stakeholders.
He also directed officers to ensure thorough route clearance and appropriate deployment of Road Opening Parties (ROPs) along designated routes to facilitate secure and uninterrupted movement throughout the festival.
Particular emphasis was laid on crowd management and regulated access. Officers were directed to ensure effective entry and exit arrangements and maintain smooth movement of people in and around festival venues. The IGP also called for comprehensive traffic management plans to ensure uninterrupted vehicular movement and minimise inconvenience to the general public.
Adequate personnel were directed to be deployed at vulnerable and congested points, while surveillance and preventive security measures were to be strengthened in advance of the event.
Emphasising the importance of a robust and responsive security grid, Shri Sujit Kumar called for close coordination among all participating agencies and real-time sharing of information. He directed officers to maintain heightened alertness and undertake all necessary preventive and security measures well ahead of the festival.
The meeting concluded with a comprehensive review of the preparedness measures and directions for further strengthening security arrangements in coordination with all concerned agencies.
The coordinated approach involving police, security forces, intelligence agencies, traffic authorities, tourism, information and emergency services is aimed at ensuring a safe, secure and well-managed environment for the successful conduct of the International Film Festival.
