V/D/C NEWS:
The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, has announced that no civilian traffic will be stopped on the National Highway during the movement of VVIPs or senior officers. This decision was made at a high-level meeting of police officers, security forces and other intelligence agencies in Anantnag district on Saturday. The ADGP said that the decision was taken to avoid inconvenience to the general public and to ensure smooth flow of traffic on the highway. He also said that the security forces will be deployed in adequate numbers to ensure the safety of VVIPs and senior officers. The National Highway is a major artery connecting Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. It is also a strategic route for the movement of security forces. The decision to not stop civilian traffic on the highway is a welcome one, as it will help to reduce the inconvenience caused to the public. The ADGP has also directed the police to identify the spots where service lanes are required and to send joint recommendations where underpasses or overpasses are required to maintain the smooth flow of traffic on the National Highway. He has also asked the district heads to identify the spots where additional CCTVs can be installed. The decision to not stop civilian traffic on the National Highway is a positive step and it is hoped that it will help to improve the security situation in the region.
