Srinagar, June 18: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, chaired a high-level meeting to evaluate security preparedness for the upcoming NEET UG-2026 re-examination and the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026. During the review, he directed officers to ensure comprehensive security arrangements, strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and close coordination among all concerned agencies.
The meeting focused on assessing plans related to security deployment, traffic regulation, public facilitation, and overall operational readiness to guarantee the smooth and incident-free conduct of both events.
While reviewing preparations for the NEET re-examination, Birdi instructed officers to maintain heightened alertness at examination centres and enforce all prescribed guidelines effectively. He emphasized adequate deployment of police personnel for crowd management, access control, and maintaining law and order. He also directed thorough frisking and verification of candidates at entry points in coordination with examination authorities and stressed secure handling and transportation of confidential examination materials.
Traffic officials were asked to ensure hassle-free movement of vehicles and prevent congestion around examination venues.
The IGP also reviewed arrangements for the annual Amarnath Yatra, stressing coordinated efforts between security forces and civil administration. District SSPs were directed to personally monitor security measures and ensure comprehensive protection of Yatra convoys. He further called for strict implementation of convoy schedules, enhanced security along the Pahalgam and Baltal routes, and continuous vigilance at vulnerable locations.
