IGP reviews security in Shopian

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Inspector General of Police S P Pani reviewed the security situation in Shopian district on Sunday after two civilians were killed by militants here.

Pani, accompanied by south Kashmir DIG Amit Kumar visited Shopian and held a detailed security review meeting with the district officials, a police spokesman said.

He said the IGP Kashmir chaired the meeting of officers wherein he also took a detailed review of security measures taken for Panchayat elections in the district.

The IGP asked the officers to ensure that the elections are held in a conducive atmosphere.

The spokesperson said the IGP patiently heard the grievances of police personnel and assured them that their genuine problems would be taken up on priority with authorities concerned.