Calls For Max Vigilance, Professionalism In Security Ops
Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, on Tuesday said there is no scope for complacency or errors in the security grid and directed officers to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and preparedness ahead of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026.
The remarks were made during a high-level security review meeting chaired by the DGP at the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to assess preparedness for the annual pilgrimage. The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), intelligence agencies and J&K Police.
At the outset, participating officers briefed the DGP on security preparedness and arrangements put in place to ensure the smooth, peaceful and incident-free conduct of the Yatra. The DGP also reviewed facilities and logistical arrangements being made for the safety and convenience of pilgrims.
During the meeting, Nalin Prabhat issued a series of directions aimed at further strengthening the security architecture for the Yatra. He directed all security agencies to enhance surveillance and reinforce security measures at vulnerable points, particularly along the main Yatra routes and other sensitive locations.
He emphasized the need to revisit and further strengthen security arrangements along the National Highway and railway infrastructure to prevent any possible threats.
Stressing strict adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the DGP directed that daily briefings be conducted for all deployed personnel to ensure operational readiness and situational awareness.
He also instructed officers to sensitize pilgrims at camp locations regarding safety protocols through awareness campaigns, including banners and posters highlighting SOPs and important do’s and don’ts at strategic points.
Underscoring the importance of vigilance and accountability, the DGP said there should be zero tolerance for lapses in the security setup.
“There is no room for complacency or errors in the security grid,” he said, while directing officers to maintain a high level of alertness throughout the Yatra period.
The DGP further stressed close coordination among all security and intelligence agencies operating on the ground and called for timely sharing of intelligence inputs to ensure effective security outcomes.
He also directed forces to intensify operations against terrorist elements and their associates active in the Valley. Special focus, he said, should remain on cordon and search operations around Yatra routes, National Highway stretches, railway stations and other critical installations.
In addition, the DGP instructed officers to maintain strict vigilance over social media platforms and ensure prompt action against misinformation and fake narratives capable of creating panic among the public.
He directed legal action against individuals found involved in spreading rumours or false information.
The meeting also reviewed security and administrative arrangements for the upcoming Muharram observances. Nalin Prabhat directed officers to ensure robust security measures while maintaining close coordination with local Shia associations for the smooth conduct of processions.
He stressed the need for comprehensive traffic management plans to minimize inconvenience to the public and instructed officers to publicize procession routes in advance to ensure better awareness.
The meeting concluded with all security agencies reaffirming their collective commitment to ensuring the safe, secure and peaceful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 and other major religious events across Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by GOC 16 Corps, GOC 15 Corps, GOC 9 Corps, Spl DGP Coordination J&K, ADGP CID J&K, Additional Director SIB J&K/L, Commissioner SB Jammu, ADG CRPF J&K, IGP POS PHQ J&K, IGP Kashmir Zone, IGP Jammu Zone, IGP Security J&K, IGP Railways J&K, IGP Traffic J&K, IGP CID J&K, GOC CIF (K) Shariefabad Srinagar,
GOC CIF (V) Awantipora, Additional Commissioner SB Srinagar, IG BSF Kashmir, IG CRPF KOS, IG NWF ITBP, IG CRPF Srinagar, IG CRPF Jammu, IG BSF Jammu, all Range DIGs of J&K, DIG IR Kashmir, DIG CID Kashmir, DIG Traffic Kashmir, DIG Armed Jammu, DIG Armed Kashmir, DIG Security J&K, DIG Railways J&K, DIG SSB Srinagar, DIG SSB Jammu,
DIG CISF Jammu, DIG CRPF South Srinagar, DIG BSF Frontier Headquarters Kashmir, DIG CRPF North Srinagar, DIG RPF Kashmir, DIG ITBP Srinagar, DIG ITBP Jammu, all District SSPs of J&K, SSP PCR, SSP Traffic City, SSP Rural, SSP NHW, SSP Railways, SSP APCR, SSP CID SB, SSP CI, SSP Security J&K, In-charge JPCR Baltal, In-charge JPCR Pahalgam, SSP Telecom Kashmir, DD SIB Jammu, SPs of SOG Jammu and Srinagar, besides other senior officers.
