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Security Tightened in Kashmir Valley Ahead of Christmas and New Year Celebrations

Srinagar, December 24, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Police have significantly increased security measures across the Kashmir Valley in anticipation of Christmas and New Year festivities. The heightened vigilance is particularly focused on popular tourist destinations and vulnerable locations.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V. K. Birdi, emphasized the need for a multi-layered security approach during a security review meeting held at the Police Control Room in Srinagar on Wednesday. With an expected surge in tourist arrivals, IGP Birdi directed officers to strengthen checkpoints, particularly at night, and enhance vigilance at key tourist spots, including cable car terminals, forest trails, and major access routes.

“All preparations should be completed in advance to maintain a high level of alertness,” said IGP Birdi during the meeting.

The enhanced security measures include coordinated patrolling, real-time intelligence sharing, and continuous surveillance. The IGP also instructed officers to ensure the operational readiness of personnel and equipment to address any weather-related emergencies and maintain uninterrupted security and public assistance.

Security along highways, railway tracks, and at railway stations has also been reviewed and reinforced.

A police spokesman stated that the security meeting concluded with a united commitment to increased vigilance, improved coordination, and the effective implementation of security protocols to guarantee the peaceful and orderly conduct of all upcoming events.

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