Srinagar, Jun 23: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday directed all agencies to enhance security measures at vulnerable points, particularly along the main Amarnath Yatra route and other sensitive locations. He called for revisiting and further reinforcing security arrangements along the National Highway and railway infrastructure.
The DGP convened a security review meeting in connection with the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026) at Police Control Room Kashmir, attended by senior officers of the Army, Central Armed Police Forces, Intelligence Agencies, and J&K Police, and issued a series of directions aimed at further strengthening the security architecture for the Yatra.
The meeting was attended by GOC 16 Corps, GOC 15 Corps, GOC 9 Corps, Special DGP Coordination, ADGP CID, ADG CRPF, IGPs of Kashmir and Jammu Zones, IGP Security, IGP Railways, IGP Traffic, IGP CID, GOC CIF (K) Srinagar, GOC CIF (V) Awantipora, IG BSF, IG CRPF KOS, IG NWF ITBP, IG CRPF Srinagar and Jammu, all Range DIGs, DIG IR Kashmir, DIG CID Kashmir, DIG Traffic Kashmir, DIG Armed Jammu and Kashmir, DIG Security, DIG Railways, DIG SSB Srinagar and Jammu, DIG CISF Jammu, DIG CRPF South and North Srinagar, DIG BSF Ftr. Hqrs. (K), DIG RPF Kashmir, DIG ITBP Srinagar and Jammu, all District SSPs, SSPs PCR/Traffic City/Rural/NHW/Railways/APCR/CID SB/CI/Security, I/Cs JPCR Baltal and Pahalgam, SSP Telecom Kashmir, DD SIB Jammu, SPs of SOG Jammu and Srinagar, and other senior officers.
At the outset, participating officers briefed the DGP on security preparedness and arrangements put in place to ensure smooth, peaceful, and incident-free conduct of the annual pilgrimage.
The J&K Police chief stressed strict adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and directed that daily briefings be conducted for all deployed personnel to ensure operational readiness and situational awareness. He instructed officers to sensitise Yatris at camp locations regarding safety protocols through awareness campaigns, including the display of banner banners and posters highlighting SOPs and important Do’s and Don’ts at strategic locations.
Underscoring the importance of vigilance and accountability, the DGP stated that there is no room for complacency or errors in the security grid and directed officers to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and preparedness. He emphasised close coordination among all security and intelligence agencies and directed them to ensure the timely sharing of information to achieve desired security outcomes.
The DGP instructed forces to work jointly and intensify efforts to neutralise remaining terrorists and their associates active in the Valley, and called for enhanced cordon and search operations, particularly around Yatra routes, National Highway stretches, railway stations, and other critical locations. He directed officers to maintain strict vigilance over social media platforms and ensure prompt intervention to counter misinformation and fake narratives, with legal action to be taken against individuals involved in spreading rumours or creating panic.
Reviewing security and administrative arrangements for forthcoming Muharram observances, Prabhat directed officers to maintain robust security measures while ensuring close coordination with members of local Shia associations. He stressed the need for smooth conduct of Muharram processions and directed concerned officers to formulate and implement comprehensive traffic management plans, with procession routes publicised well in advance.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the collective commitment of all security agencies to ensure the safe, secure, and peaceful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 and forthcoming religious events across the Kashmir Valley.
