JAMMU: Asserting that all security arrangements are in place, Special DG CRPF S N Srivastva today said that satellites and drones would monitor 40-day long annual Amarnath Yatra starting from here tomorrow.
“Foolproof security arrangements are made for this year’s yatra and there is no compromise on security part,” Mr Srivastva told mediapersons here this afternoon while taking a stock of arrangements made at the Bhagwati Nagar based Yatri Niwas here–the base camp Shri Amarnath Yatris.
“This year the yatra will also be monitored with the help of satellites and drones,” he said and added, “police, para-military forces are jointly in coordination with each other and ensuring security of the pilgrims.”
The DG further said that 30,000 troops have also been deployed throughout for smooth and incident-free conduct of the yatra. “Besides heavy deployment of troops and monitoring through surveillance devices, bullet proof vehicles will escort the convoy of pilgrims,” said Mr Srivastva.
He further said that closed circuit cameras are installed along the highway and some of the prominent and identified locations to keep vigil on any suspicious movement, activity. On stone-pelting incidents in Kashmir valley, the DG while expressing concern said, “it is a challenge but we are prepared and ready to counter such acts.”
The Special DG, however, appealed to the people to come in large and without any fear participate in annual feature. The first batch will leave from here tomorrow morning and officially from Srinagar on June 29. (AGENCIES)
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