Srinagar, April 17 -- Srinagar- Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, VK Birdion Friday ordered heightened vigil and intensified cordon and search operations across sensitive areas of the Valley while reviewing overall security preparedness ahead of the upcoming tourist season.

The directions were issued during a high-level security review meeting held at the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir, attended by senior officers from CRPF, BSF, SSB, ITBP, the Army's 15 Corps, Traffic Police, and district Senior Superintendents of Police.

During the meeting, the IGP directed officers to strengthen area domination and enhance surveillance to counter anti-national elements. He stressed the need to secure vulnerable installations, partic...