• High-level meeting examines preparedness, logistics and threat response
• Emphasis on visibility policing, tech surveillance and inter-agency sync
Srinagar: Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, IPS, on Friday chaired a comprehensive security review meeting of Jammu Zone at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to assess preparedness for the forthcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra, directing all agencies to ensure high visibility policing, strengthened quick response capabilities, and uninterrupted communication across all deployed formations.
The high-level meeting was attended by Special DGP Coordination J&K, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 26 Division, Commissioner Security Jammu, IGP Railways J&K, IGP Security J&K, IGP Jammu, Inspector General CRPF Jammu, Inspector General BSF Jammu, Deputy Director Intelligence Bureau (SIB) Jammu, DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range, DIG IRP Jammu, DIG Armed Jammu, DIG Traffic Jammu, DIG CRPF Jammu, DIG CISF Jammu, DIG SSB Jammu, DIG BSF Jammu, DIG ITBP Jammu, SSP Jammu, SSP ZPCR Jammu, SSP APCR Jammu, SSP Security Jammu, Senior Superintendents of Police Traffic Jammu/Rural, SSP Railways Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Special Bureau Jammu, and Senior Superintendents of Police CID (Security/Counter Intelligence) Jammu, along with other senior officers of the Jammu Zone.
At the outset, the DGP took a detailed review of the prevailing security scenario and preparedness of all agencies involved in ensuring the safe and peaceful conduct of the annual pilgrimage. Officers briefed the meeting on deployment plans, logistics support, and security arrangements at identified vulnerable and critical locations along the Yatra routes.
The DGP called for seamless coordination among the Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), intelligence agencies, civil administration, and Jammu and Kashmir Police to maintain a robust and layered security grid throughout the Yatra period.
Reviewing operational readiness, the DGP directed officers to ensure comprehensive area domination, intensified anti-sabotage checks, strict access control at sensitive points, and enhanced surveillance using all available technological resources.
He particularly emphasized the need for high visibility policing across all Yatra routes, strengthening quick response mechanisms to handle any eventuality, and ensuring uninterrupted and secure communication channels among all security formations deployed on the ground.
The DGP also reviewed traffic management and convoy regulation plans, instructing officers to ensure smooth movement of pilgrims and vehicles while minimizing inconvenience to the general public. He stressed strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and real-time monitoring of all deployments for effective supervision.
He further underscored the importance of close coordination with civil administration, health services, disaster response agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless facilitation and emergency preparedness during the Yatra.
Reiterating that the safety, security, and confidence of devotees remain the foremost priority, the DGP called upon all officers to remain alert, professionally prepared, and fully committed to ensuring that the Shri Amarnathji Yatra is conducted in a peaceful, secure, and incident-free manner.
