IGP Security reviews Amarnath Yatra preparedness at Jammu, Ramban camps

Ahead of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Inspector General of Police (Security) J&K, Sujit Kumar, extensively reviewed the security arrangements at key pilgrim facilities in Jammu and Ramban districts, including the newly established River Front Lodging & Registration Centre in Jammu and transit camps at Chanderkote and Lamber. The review focused on assessing preparedness, strengthening security measures and ensuring the safe and smooth movement of pilgrims during the annual pilgrimage.

The IGP also conducted a comprehensive review of the security arrangements at other important Yatra transit and accommodation camps, including Bhagwati Nagar, Chanderkote (Ramban) and Lamber (Banihal), to assess the preparedness of the security set-up and review the arrangements being made for the safe and smooth conduct of the Yatra.

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At Jammu, the IGP Security J&K was accompanied by SSP Security Jammu and other officers of Security Jammu. A detailed inspection of the River Front Lodging & Registration Centre and Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas was carried out, during which officers briefed him regarding the security arrangements, access control measures and other preparations being undertaken for the forthcoming Yatra.

At Chanderkote and Lamber, the IGP Security was accompanied by the SSP, SO to IGP Security and officers of the Ramban District Police.

A comprehensive review of the security arrangements at both camps was conducted, and the officers briefed him regarding the preparedness, deployment plans and security measures envisaged for the safe movement and stay of pilgrims.

The review focused on robust access control mechanisms, comprehensive anti-sabotage check procedures, effective security cut-offs, perimeter security arrangements, and the identification and plugging of all vulnerable spots.

Special emphasis was laid on ensuring seamless regulation of pilgrim movement, crowd management, surveillance coverage, emergency response preparedness and optimum deployment of manpower and security gadgets at all critical locations.

The IGP Security also reviewed the arrangements for frisking, baggage screening, vehicle checking, access regulation and round-the-clock monitoring of sensitive areas. He stressed the need to maintain a high level of alertness and ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all camps and transit locations.

During the inspection, necessary instructions were issued to the officers concerned to further strengthen the security grid, enhance coordination among all stakeholder agencies and ensure foolproof security arrangements for the pilgrims. He emphasised that regular security audits, vulnerability assessments and anti-sabotage checks should be conducted to address emerging challenges and maintain a secure environment throughout the Yatra period.

The IGP Security reiterated that all necessary measures are being undertaken by the Security Wing, J&K Police, in close coordination with the district police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other stakeholder agencies to ensure the safe, secure and hassle-free conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026.