Srinagar: Security forces have stepped up security arrangements across Srinagar ahead of the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations, officials said on Tuesday.
Police and Central Reserve Police Force personnel have intensified vehicle checking and surveillance at several key locations in the city, including tourist and public movement zones such as the Dal Lake area. Officials said the measures are aimed at preventing any possible security breach and ensuring the safety of inhabitants and visitors during the festive period.
Police personnel from the police station Nishat, along with CRPF units, were seen conducting thorough checking of vehicles and monitoring movement at prominent entry and exit points.
Officials said a high level of vigilance is being maintained across the city, with increased patrolling, checkpoints, and deployment of additional personnel at sensitive locations. The focus, they said, remains on maintaining law and order while allowing normal activities to continue without disruption.
Security agencies have also urged the public to cooperate with checking procedures and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police unit. [KNT]
