Sopore, Jan 10 (KNO): Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sopore Iftikhar Talib on Saturday said that security arrangements ahead of Republic Day are being finalised to ensure smooth celebrations across the police district.
SSP Talib, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the police, along with the civil administration, are finalising the arrangements for January 26. The main function will be at Khushal Stadium. He urged people to attend the event in large numbers.
Speaking on the sidelines of a sports event, the SSP also warned against unauthorised VPN usage. He said the district administration has banned VPN use, and the authorities are strictly implementing it.
"Any violations will be dealt with seriously. We have already initiated action against identified individuals using VPNs," he said.
Talib added that the ongoing efforts to engage youth would continue throughout 2026. "We don't want to be just a law enforcement agency; engagement and public outreach are our aim. That's why we are organising events, be it sports, cultural, or any other," he said—(KNO)