Srinagar, Aug 11: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Birdi on Tuesday said multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place across Kashmir ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Balidan Stambh at Lal Chowk to review preparations, Birdi said security arrangements are being made not only at the main venues but also across Srinagar city and all districts of the Valley.
“Multi-tier security arrangements are in place not only at the venues but also around the city and in all districts of the Valley,” he said.
He said preparations for the main Independence Day function in Srinagar are underway, with full-dress rehearsals and other arrangements being carried out to ensure smooth conduct of the event.
Asked about the recent terror attacks in South Kashmir and whether there were any leads in the investigations, the IGP said the matter is under investigation and declined to share details at this stage.
“It is a matter of investigation. I don’t think it is appropriate to talk about it at this time. Whenever there is something that can be shared with you, we will share it at the appropriate time,” he said.
Birdi urged people to participate in the Independence Day celebrations in large numbers, saying the occasion was a function of the people.
“The function is for the people. The police works as an organiser. Since it is the function of the people, we ask people to participate in this function in large numbers so that it can be carried on successfully,” he said.
Meanwhile, security agencies have intensified checking, area domination exercises, surveillance and frisking operations across Srinagar and other parts of the Valley as part of heightened security measures to prevent any attempt to disrupt the Independence Day celebrations.
Security agencies across Jammu and Kashmir have been placed on high alert to ensure peaceful and incident-free I-Day functions.
Police and security personnel have also intensified checking and surveillance across the UT.