SRINAGAR, Dec 8: In order to prevent situations similar to the one where a police inspector was attacked on October 29 at Eidgah in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Friday that all officers and other ranks have been instructed to adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) in letter when on leave or on duty. Speaking to reporters outside the wreath-laying ceremony for the late police inspector Masroor Ahmed Wani, who died yesterday at AIIMS in DPL Srinagar after being hurt in a terrorist attack while playing cricket at Eidgah on October 29, ADGP Law and Order Vijay Kumar stated that officers and other ranks have been ordered to adhere to the statements of principle.In order to avoid becoming easy targets, Kumar stated, “new instructions passed to one and all to follow SoPs while on leave or while performing the duties.” Inspector Wani fought for his life for 39 days before passing away at AIIMS yesterday. His head was stuck by a bullet. This morning, Wani’s body was transported from AIIMS to Srinagar. In response to a question, ADGP Kumar acknowledged that police had information regarding a potential terrorist attack on October 29. “Yes, we received information regarding a potential terrorist attack. However, errors do occur, and in this instance as well, an error resulted in the loss of an officer, the speaker added, adding that a “fool-proof mechanism has been put in place to avoid Eidgah like incidents.”When asked about the assailants who killed Wani, he responded, “Those involved will be eliminated or arrested soon.” Disclosing any information regarding the ongoing investigations is not advised. Senior police and administration officials wept as they watched the wreath-laying ceremony for the late inspector Masroor Ahmed Wani at DPL. There were flowers left for the fallen police officer.
