KOCHI: In the coming days, the security system in the city will be intensified. The high-level security analysis meeting of the police to be convened in the last week of this month will look into the drawbacks of the current security system and measures to enhance policing. According to sources, Kochi has become one of the prime industrial cities in the country and has several sensitive points. “It is one of the fast developing cities and a prime tourist spot. Sea coasts provide an entry point for terrorists, and this puts Kochi in a vulnerable spot. The meeting gains significance in the wake of the recently-concluded annual security drill ‘Triton’ which dealt with the security of coastal cities,” sources told City Express. “The security system at key spots like Cochin Port, Vallarpadam and High Court will be enhanced. Same is the case with tourist places like Fort Kochi and Mattanchery. We will soon chalk out precautionary measures to counter any possible terrorist attack,” sources said.Representatives of security agencies will also take part in the meeting. “We will also discuss issues like disaster management. The Fire Force and disaster management agencies have to enhance their activities in the time of natural calamities. The lack of coordination of agencies during the earthquake last month indicates the poor disaster management system in the state. We plan to include the Navy, CISF, Fire and Rescue Department in the meeting. The official at the level of ADGP will also take part in the meeting,” sources said.However, police officials ruled out any threat to law and order prevailing in the city. “The meeting is being carried out to assess the entire security system of the city. There is no threat to law and order as of now. But precautions will be taken to make Kochi a peaceful and safe place for the people,” police said.
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