Srinagar, Jan 19: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Monday instructed officers to intensify surveillance of anti-national elements and enhance area domination ahead of Republic Day.
The DGP also directed district police chiefs to closely monitor social media to prevent the spread of misinformation impacting public safety and order.
The DGP issued the instructions while chairing a general security review meeting in preparation for Republic Day-2026 celebrations.
The meeting was attended by senior officers of J&K Police, Intelligence Agencies, Army and CAPFs.
A police spokesman said at the outset of the meeting, participating officers briefed the DGP on the intelligence inputs, security measures and preparedness plans, outlining steps to strengthen security, safeguard public spaces, and ensure the smooth conduct of the event at all the designated places in the valley.
During the meeting, DGP J&K assigned specific responsibilities with strict instructions for precise execution.
“Key areas discussed included crowd management, traffic regulation, intelligence inputs, strategic deployment of forces, and protection of vulnerable targets,” the spokesman said.
The DGP emphasized the need for foolproof security arrangements and directed district heads to closely monitor social media to prevent the spread of misinformation impacting public safety and order.
Prabhat also instructed officers to intensify surveillance of anti-national elements and enhance area domination. The Traffic Wing was directed to formulate an effective traffic plan to ensure smooth movement of public and protected persons.
Security arrangements for highways, laterals, railway tracks, and stations across the Valley were also reviewed. SSP Security Kashmir was directed to implement a security plan at the main venue taking into account all security concerns.
The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to ensure peaceful and secure Republic Day celebrations.