Srinagar, Aug 13 (IANS) Ahead of the Independence Day on Sunday, the Srinagar Police have pressed drones into service to keep a watch over Anchar and the adjacent areas of Soura in the city, officials said on Friday.
The police said that they have carried out a successful drone surveillance exercise over Anchar and its adjacent areas.
"Several high-end drones are being utilised for the said purpose. The drone surveillance is being used within a 2 km radius in/around Anchar," the police said.
"A police team led by the SP of Hazratbal along with the SHO of Soura and experts used the drones from the SKIMS Park. Aerial surveillance helps keep a close watch on the suspects. It also helps to further strengthen the security cover that is put in place," the police added.
The bodies of Khare Besra, 75 and his wife Curki Devi, 70, were recovered from Baragarda jungle of Giridih. The old couple, residents of Kumharlalo panchayat, had gone into the jungle on Saturday but had not returned and other villagers had filed a missing report with police.
Chairing a high-level meeting to review the demands of the striking employees, he expressed concern over their continued agitation, which has severely impacted the functioning of various state government departments.
The opposition has been continuously attacking the government after it told the Parliament on July 20 that states have not reported any death due to oxygen during the second wave.
Amid the Pegasus snooping row on politicians, journalists and others, former Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday alleged that the government was aware of the snooping
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that through this portal, the government will receive feedback from the people and also inform them about the various schemes of the government.
According to officials, several people of Khakrai village had allegedly consumed alcohol on Saturday, after which three persons died on Saturday and Sunday. As the incident came to light, State Excise Minister Jagdish Devda assured strict action.
