Srinagar, May 21: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Vijay Kumar Friday asked the cops to strictly implement and enforce  lockdown in an effort to fight Covid19 pandemic. 

Kumar, accompanied by IG CRPF Srinagar, DIG CKR, SSP Srinagar and other police and other officers, visited several places of Srinagar to take stock of the lockdown arrangements. 

The IGP Kashmir visited Nishat, Fore Shore road, Habbak, Lalbazar, Zadibal, Nowhatta, Bhorikadal, Rajourikal (MirWaiz Manzil), Sakidafar, Qamarwari, Parimpora, Hyderpora, Baghat, Sanatnagar and Panthachowk areas.

During the visit, both the IGs interacted with officers and cops deployed on the ground and instructed them to strictly implement and enforce the guidelines and other lockdown orders on ground.

IGP Kashmir said that the aim of the lockdown is to protect lives of people and to stop spread of Covid-19 infection. 

Both the IGs appreciated the role of police and security forces working on the ground and applauded them for working tirelessly 24x7 amid pandemic.

The IGs also advised the men on ground to be firm against violators but at the same time depending on the circumstances be compassionate & facilitators for the most needy people, frontline workers & essential service providers.

He also appreciated the jurisdictional Police Officers and jawans for showing high sense of responsibility and professionalism in dealing with the current unprecedented situation.

In their message, both the IGs have advised the people to understand the magnitude of the current situation and in order to slow its spread follow the guidelines/SOPs strictly and cooperate with the law enforcing agencies.

He also hoped that everyone voluntarily complies with all executive orders related to Covid 19 for their own safety and safety of others