The meeting comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after Indian Armed Forces successfully foiled a large-scale drone and missile attack launched by Pakistan on Thursday.
It is learnt that Shah has instructed DG BSF to ensure all sorts of safety measures for inhabitants of border areas.
It is learnt that the meeting was attended by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and heads of various security agencies.
The ADGP was accompanied by DIG UR Range Rayees Mohammad Bhat, SSP Reasi Ms. Mohita Sharma and other Police officers responsible for the Yatra arrangements, a police spokesman said.
The DG discussed operational aspects with unit commandants and interacted with troops commending their dedication and professionalism.
Sources said that it was decided to increase vigil along the borders with Pakistan to foil infiltration of terrorists. The intelligence apparatus of the two states has also been geared up.
Prime Minister Modi reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, arising from the surge in terrorist violence, with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and other senior officials.
The forum reviewed the preparations in view of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and coordinated conduct of ongoing anti terror operations.
Gen. Manoj Pande's visit comes ahead of the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage for which elaborate security arrangements are being made.
