Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar on Friday reviewed security arrangements at Hazratbal and other congregation points in Srinagar.
Kumar, who took charge as IGP Kashmir on Thursday evening, assured people that the Kashmir Zonal Police remains committed to their safety and security and reiterated that anti-terror operations remain a priority.
IGP Kumar after assuming the office, visited areas witnessing large gatherings on the occasion of Friday following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW).
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Hazratbal, the IGP said the police are focused on ensuring peaceful and smooth congregational prayers while maintaining security arrangements across the city.
“I congratulate everyone and want to assure the people that the Zonal Police is always there for you,” IGP Kumar said.
On the ongoing counter-terror operations in Kashmir, the IGP said tackling terrorism remained the foremost priority of the police and that the force would continue its operations against terror networks. “Our operations were the first priority in the past and they remain the first priority today as well,” he said.
