Srinagar, Aug 5 : Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Kashmir Range Javid Iqbal Matoo on Monday directed the officers to enhance the security of vulnerable targets and to ensure foolproof security arrangements for the upcoming events.

DIG Matoo, who chaired a security review meeting at the conference hall of DPL Kulgam today, emphasised the need to review and enhance the security plans and to design effective counter-insurgency strategies for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the forthcoming events.

He directed the officers to closely monitor social media platforms to prevent any attempt to spread misinformation impacting public safety and order.

The meeting was attended by 2 Sector Commander Ujroo, DIG CRFP, CO 34 RR, CO 18 Bn CRPF, CO 163 BN CRPF, CO 46 BN CRPF, Addl SP Kulgam, Addl SP NHW Qazigund, and other senior officers of Kulgam police, Army, and CRPF.

During the meeting, the officers discussed the recent security developments along with the current challenges, including the measures to counter these challenges.

SSP Kulgam Sahil Sarangal gave a detailed presentation regarding the security arrangements put in place for ongoing SANJY 2024, forthcoming Independence Day, anti-terrorist operations, maintenance of law and order, measures taken to eradicate the drug menace, and other important issues.

Later, DIG Anantnag inspected the facilities available for officers and jawans at DPL Kulgam.

UNI