IGP Kashmir visits South Kashmir, reviews arrangements for annual Amarnath Yatra

Anantnag : Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar visited South Kashmir and reviewed arrangements for forthcoming Amarnath Yatra and other security measures. He was accompanied by DIG SKR Anantnag Abdul Jabbar.
According to a police statement, on the occasion, IGP Kashmir chaired a meeting to review arrangements for annual amaranth yatra and other security measures put in place to ensure safe and secure Yatra. The meeting was attended by DIG SKR Anantnag, SSP Anantnag, SSP Kulgam and SSP Awantipora. At the onset of the meeting, SSP Anantnag presented a detailed presentation about the proposed security measures/arrangements to be put in place for the upcoming amaranth yatra. The presentation included various security aspects viz, proposed deployments, arrangements for camp security, use of modern/technical gadgets, road opening parties, general security scenario in the respective areas, preparation for disaster management, cut off timings etc. Besides, different types of threats especially drone attacks, sticky bombs to Yatra convoy and security forces and appropriate security responses were discussed in detail.
Addressing the participants, the IGP Kashmir stressed on the need of adopting proactive and coordinated approach towards ensuring adequate arrangements for smooth and successful conduct of amaranth yatra. The officers were directed to ensure better coordination & synergy among different security agencies working on ground and prepare the exhaustive security plan/arrangements as per the ground situation/requirement in their respective areas for peaceful yatra. IGP Kashmir emphasised upon the officers to make adequate use of modern security gadgets/technology including CCTVs, drones and also pay special attention towards generating specific intelligence and conduct anti-militancy operations especially on the Yatra routes so as to enhance the security surveillance grid and thwart evil designs of ANEs. The participating officers also shared their valuable inputs and suggestions for strengthening the security grid and providing fool proof security cover to Yatris during their forward & return journey.