Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday directed the Jammu and Kashmir Police, CAPFs, and other security agencies to establish a multi-layered security grid along the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra route.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday directed the Jammu and Kashmir Police, CAPFs, and other security agencies to establish a multi-layered security grid along the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra route.
This year, the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will be conducted from July 3 to August 28.
Advertisement
Chairing a security review meeting here on Friday to assess preparations for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, Shah asked all security agencies to implement an integrated and impregnable security cover for the Yatra.
Advertisement
The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Union Home Secretary, the Chief of the Army Staff, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of Jammu & Kashmir, the Directors General of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Indian Army, and the Union Territory Administration of Jammu & Kashmir.
Shah said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the government is fully committed to ensuring robust security and a smooth pilgrimage experience for the devotees undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
He said the traditional security framework should be further strengthened through the extensive use of modern technologies such as drones, CCTV surveillance, advanced monitoring systems, and other technological tools.
During the Yatra, he said senior officers of various CAPFs and the Jammu & Kashmir Police should remain continuously present at camp sites to oversee and monitor all arrangements.
He emphasised that adequate arrangements must be ensured for all essential services, including pilgrim registration, accommodation, healthcare facilities, and disaster management. Information regarding Yatra registration and pilgrim assistance can be obtained from the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board website https://jksasb.nic.in.
The Union Home Minister directed that the movement of pilgrim batches should be regulated strictly in accordance with prevailing weather conditions and forecasts.
He also emphasised ensuring robust security arrangements not only along the Yatra route but also at other major tourist destinations so that pilgrims can enjoy tourism activities safely and without inconvenience.
During the meeting, the Union Home Minister was informed that arrangements have been made for the registration of local persons and animals associated with the Yatra, and that QR code-enabled identity cards will be issued to them.
In addition, camps will be organised for the health examination and fitness assessment of the animals engaged in Yatra-related activities.
Advertisement
