SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Multi-tier security arrangements, including drones and spotters, are in place to ensure a smooth conduct of the Republic-Day functions in Kashmir, the valley\u2019s top cop, V K Birdi, said here on Friday.
\n\u201cProper and secure arrangements have been made for those who want to participate in the function,\u201d the inspector general of police (IGP) told reporters after a full dress rehearsal at the Bakshi Stadium, the venue of the main Republic-Day function in the Kashmir valley on January 26.
\nThe IGP said multi-tier security arrangements are in place and surveillance is being maintained to enure a smooth conduct of the function.
\n\u201cSurveillance in the form of drones or spotters and very deep and intricate security arrangements have been made,\u201d he said.
\nBirdi appealed to people to participate in the January 26 programmes in large numbers.
\nHe said surveillance is also being kept on \u201cbad elements\u201d, including surrendered militants.
\n\u201cPolice have their own SOP (standard operating procedure). There is a way to keep surveillance on bad elements and we are undertaking these actions as per the law,\u201d he said.
\nTo a question on allegations of some big fish involved in the narcotics trade escaping the clutches of the law, Birdi said while these are a subject matter of investigations, habitual offenders cannot escape the law and action will be taken against them.
\nThe full dress rehearsal was also attended by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, V K Bhiduri.
\n\u201cThis is a festival of the people and we want more and more people to participate in it. We chose the Bakshi Stadium as the venue so that people can come in large numbers,\u201d Bhiduri told reporters.
\nHe said the arrangements this year are better than last year.
\n\u201cI request the people to come in large numbers. Just have an I-card along with you and there is no need for a special pass etc. Anyone can come to attend the functions,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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