Stresses inter-agency coordination
Srinagar, Jun 12: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V K Birdi on Friday chaired a security review meeting to assess preparedness and strengthen security arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026), Muharram observances, and Mela Kheer Bhawani at PCR Kashmir.
He stressed the need for enhanced inter-agency coordination, uninterrupted communication channels, and a unified operational approach.
The meeting was attended by senior officers of J&K Police, CRPF, ITBP, Intelligence Agencies, BSF, SSB, Traffic, Railways, Telecommunication, and other agencies, including IG BSF Ftr Hqrs Kashmir, IG CRPF KOS, IG CRPF Srinagar, IG ITBP, all range DIGs of Kashmir Zone, all district SSPs, and other senior officers.
Reviewing security arrangements and preparedness for SANJY-2026, IGP Kashmir directed officers to ensure strict adherence to established SOPs and undertake preventive measures, underscoring the importance of maintaining a high level of alertness and readiness, particularly at vulnerable locations and along designated pilgrimage routes, a police spokesperson said in a statement issued here.
Birdi also reviewed contingency planning, disaster response preparedness, crowd management mechanisms, and coordination protocols.
While reviewing arrangements for Muharram, V K Birdi emphasised ensuring the peaceful and smooth conduct of all religious processions and gatherings across the Valley. He directed officers to make comprehensive security and traffic arrangements along designated procession routes, establish effective crowd management mechanisms, and maintain close liaison with organisers and community representatives.
Reviewing preparations for Mela Kheer Bhawani, the IGP directed officers to put in place robust security and facilitation measures for devotees, emphasising thorough sanitisation of the shrine premises, adequate deployment of security personnel, and proper traffic management plans to provide a safe, secure, and hassle-free experience.
Concluding the meeting, the Kashmir police chief expressed confidence in the collective preparedness of all participating agencies and reiterated the commitment of the security establishment to ensure the peaceful, secure, and successful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, Muharram, and Mela Kheer Bhawani.
Participating officers briefed the chair on deployment strategies, route security, intelligence coordination, traffic regulation, communication preparedness, emergency response mechanisms, and logistical arrangements.
