Special ID cards issued
Rising Kashmir News:: Srinagar, Jan 24: Police officials have been provided with ‘special duty passes and identity cards’ to prevent the repeat of August 15 shoe-hurling incident, which was seen as ‘breach of security.’
“The policemen to be deployed inside the Bakshi Stadium would be allowed to enter the venue only after showing the special ID cards and duty passes. Earlier, we used to have special duty passes but this time around we have been provided with unique ID cards having our photographs as well. This has been done to thwart any security lapse as was seen on August 15, 2010 when policeman Abdul Ahad Jan hurled a shoe towards chief minister,” a senior police official said.
The development had led to suspension of at least 11 police men including some officers. Jan was, however, later forgiven by Chief minister after he tendered apology.
The development had led to suspension of at least 11 police men including some officers. Jan was, however, later forgiven by Chief minister after he tendered apology.