Smart Bunkers Constructed in Jammu & Kashmir’s Srinagar Ahead of G20 Meeting

Preparations are on in full swing for the G20 meeting to be held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. As part of preparations, the Jammu and Kashmir government has constructed smart bunkers to beautify the city.

Smart bunkers have multiple layers of security with sandbags and bulletproof shields. The outer layer is constructed to withstand weather conditions with pictures of picturesque tourist spots of the valley.

News18 was the first to report that the Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the construction of smart bunkers in the city at a cost of Rs 44.44 lakh. The smart bunkers have been constructed as part of the Srinagar Smart City Mission.

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Several bunkers, built in response to perceived security threats following the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, have been removed ahead of the G20 event in the city.

According to sources, this was done to reduce the security presence during the G20 meeting to give a positive message to the world. Sources said the smart bunkers would showcase the better security situation in Srinagar, thereby attracting more tourism to the Valley.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police is planning to implement what they call ‘invisible policing’ for the upcoming G-20 meeting. Around 600 policemen are being trained at the Sher-e-Kashmir Police Academy in Jammu’s Udhampur for soft policing skills.

The government will also activate the control room this week to ensure smooth functioning of all facilities for the meeting. Security forces have started sanitizing the areas around the G-20 event venue in Srinagar. As part of measures to promote tourism, well-furnished and decorated shikaras are being identified for G-20 delegates’ ride to Dal Lake.

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