Advanced technology driven security measures put in place at Republic Day celebration venues: IGP Kashmir
All government employees directed to attend the function.
STC NEWS DESK
Srinagar January 24 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Police have implemented multi-tier security arrangements across all designated venues for Republic Day celebrations. While as government has ordered all government employees to mandatorily attend the function.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V K Birdi, while talking to media highlighted the integration of advanced technology and other facilities to bolster security efforts.
“We have taken comprehensive measures to secure the venues. Multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place, and technology has been extensively utilized to enhance our preparedness,” IGP Birdi said.
He said, the security arrangements are part of a larger strategy to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of participants and attendees.
Meanwhile, the Office of the District Magistrate, Srinagar, has issued a directive mandating the attendance of all government employees in the Republic Day celebrations scheduled to be held at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, on January 26, 2025.
As per the order, all Heads of Departments (HoDs), District Officers, and Sectoral Officers within the jurisdiction of District Srinagar are required to attend the main function along with their subordinate staff as part of their official duty.
To ensure compliance, each department has been instructed to nominate a senior officer to mark the attendance of their staff and submit the attendance report to the District Level Nodal Officer. Additionally, departments are required to appoint a representative who will be present at the main entrance of the venue to identify officers and officials from their respective departments.
Notably, Yamin-ul-Nabi, Assistant Commissioner, Food Safety, Srinagar, has been designated as the District Level Nodal Officer for attendance management.
The order reiterates any failure to attend the function will be treated as dereliction of duty and a violation of government instructions. (STC)
