Director General of Police J&K Nalin Prabhat on Sunday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Srinagar and directed officers to maintain maximum vigilance, intensify anti-terror operations and strengthen surveillance measures to ensure smooth, safe and peaceful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.
The meeting, attended by Special DGP Coordination J&K S.J.M. Gillani, ADGP Armed J&K, ADGP CID, IGsP of PHQ Hqrs, Kashmir Zone, Jammu Zone, Railways, Traffic, CID J&K, all Range DIsG of Kashmir & Jammu Zones, DIsG of IRP Kashmir, CID Kashmir, Traffic Kashmir, Armed Jammu, Armed Kashmir, Security J&K, Railways J&K. Also present were all district SSsP of J&K including PDs, AIG (CT & Int) PHQ, SSsP of PCR Kashmir, Jammu, Traffic City Srinagar, Railways Kashmir, Traffic Rural Kashmir, Security Kashmir, CID SB Kashmir, CID CI Kashmir, APCR Srinagar, APCR Jammu, Telecom Kashmir, Traffic City Jammu, Traffic Rural Jammu, NHW, SO to IGP Kashmir, SP Cargo Srinagar and other senior officers, was held at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir to assess and strengthen security arrangements for the smooth, safe, and peaceful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
Reviewing the overall security preparedness, the DGP J&K directed officers to maintain a high state of readiness and ensure close coordination at all levels. He instructed them to maintain heightened vigil across all sensitive and vulnerable locations and called for enhanced surveillance, regular area domination exercises, intensified CASO’s, continuous patrolling duties along Yatra routes, railway tracks, vulnerable pockets and major tourist destinations. He further directed that daily anti-sabotage checks be conducted along the Yatra routes and all the major arteries remain under round-the-clock security domination.
To strengthen emergency response mechanisms, the DGP ordered the deployment of Quick Response Teams (QRTs) at strategic locations to provide immediate assistance whenever required. He emphasized wide publicity in order to inform general people and yatris about the cut-off timings. He also directed regular inspections of security arrangements and other facilities established for Yatra pilgrims.
Nalin Prabhat emphasized the optimum utilization of modern security technologies and surveillance systems, including CCTV networks, to enhance security at all important Yatra locations, transit camps, base camps and along the pilgrimage routes. He further directed that RFID-based tracking and monitoring systems be effectively utilized to strengthen security mechanisms and improve emergency response capabilities for pilgrims and authorized Yatra vehicles.
The DGP also directed the officers to keep a close watch on terrorist associates and other anti-national elements, while ensuring adequate deployment in hinterland areas and other vulnerable locations. He stressed the importance of safeguarding all sensitive installations and vulnerable areas connected with the Yatra.
He further directed officers to ensure efficient deployment of personnel along the National Highway and other critical locations to facilitate the safe and secure movement of pilgrims and tourists.