Chairs high-level review meet
Orders anti-sabotage sweeps
Calls for 24×7 domination on routes
QRTs, RFID, CCTV deployed
Srinagar, Jun 14: With the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026 set to begin from July 3, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Sunday activated the multi-layered security grid to ensure smooth and peaceful pilgrimage.
According to officials, DGP Prabhat chaired a high-level review meeting in Srinagar and directed intensified surveillance, anti-sabotage operations, area domination exercises and continuous patrolling along the pilgrimage routes and vulnerable locations. The high-level security review meeting was held at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir to assess preparedness for the smooth, safe and peaceful conduct of the annual pilgrimage that attracts lakhs of devotees from across the country.
“Reviewing the overall security arrangements, the DGP directed officers to maintain a high level of readiness and ensure close coordination among all security agencies and district administrations. He instructed officers to keep a heightened vigil at all sensitive and vulnerable locations connected with the Yatra,” an official said.
“The DGP called for enhanced surveillance measures and intensified Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) across vulnerable pockets. He directed officers to carry out regular area domination exercises and maintain continuous patrolling duties along the Yatra routes, railway tracks, major tourist destinations and other strategically important areas.”
The DGP, as per the officials, further instructed that daily anti-sabotage checks be conducted along both Baltal and Pahalgam routes and all major arteries linked with the pilgrimage remain under round-the-clock security domination. “To strengthen emergency response capabilities, the DGP ordered deployment of Quick Response Teams (QRTs) at strategic locations to provide immediate assistance during any exigency. He also stressed the need for wide publicity regarding Yatra cut-off timings to ensure better awareness among pilgrims and the general public,” the officials said.
The J&K Police chief directed officers to conduct regular inspections of security arrangements and facilities established for Yatris at transit camps, base camps and along the pilgrimage tracks.
Highlighting the importance of technology-driven security measures, the DGP emphasised optimum utilisation of modern surveillance systems, including CCTV networks, to strengthen security at all important Yatra locations. He further directed that RFID-based tracking and monitoring systems be effectively used to improve monitoring and emergency response mechanisms for pilgrims and authorised Yatra vehicles.
The DGP also directed officers to maintain strict vigil on terrorist associates and anti-national elements while ensuring adequate deployment of personnel in hinterland areas and other vulnerable locations. He stressed that all sensitive installations and vulnerable points connected with the Yatra must remain under enhanced security cover.
Prabhat instructed district Senior Superintendents of Police (SSsP) to work in close coordination with the civil administration to ensure effective implementation of security and logistical arrangements. He further directed the efficient deployment of security personnel along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and other critical locations to facilitate the smooth and secure movement of pilgrims and tourists.
The DGP emphasised the need for regular coordination meetings and comprehensive contingency planning, particularly in view of disaster management, emergency response, fire incidents, adverse weather conditions and other unforeseen situations during the Yatra period.
As per the officials, on the sidelines of the meeting, the DGP also reviewed security preparations for the upcoming Muharram observances and annual Mela Kheer Bhawani. He directed officers to ensure proper crowd management, adequate security arrangements and close coordination among all concerned agencies for the peaceful conduct of the events.
The meeting concluded with the DGP directing all officers to remain fully prepared and committed towards ensuring a smooth, safe, secure and peaceful Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. The meeting was attended by Special DGP Coordination J&K S.J.M. Gillani, ADGP Armed J&K, ADGP CID, IGPs of PHQ Headquarters, Kashmir Zone, Jammu Zone, Railways, Traffic and CID J&K, besides all Range DIGs of Kashmir and Jammu zones.
Senior officers from IRP Kashmir, CID Kashmir, Traffic Kashmir, Armed Jammu, Armed Kashmir, Security J&K and Railways J&K also participated in the meeting. All district SSsP of J&K, including officers from PCR Kashmir, Jammu, Traffic City Srinagar, Railways Kashmir, Traffic Rural Kashmir, Security Kashmir, CID units, Telecom, NHW wing and other senior police officials were also present during the review meeting.
