DGP for enhanced surveillance of yatra routes

Excelsior Correspondent

Srinagar, May 24: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat, today directed the security forces to enhance surveillance and ensure real-time monitoring of both routes of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.

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The DGP issued these directions during a joint meeting with officers from the Police, CRPF, ITBP, Traffic Police, Railways, and various security and intelligence agencies at the Police Control Room, Kashmir.
The meeting was convened to review the overall security arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025.
During the meeting, DGP issued directions for implementing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and also emphasized the importance of proactive measures in mitigating risks and ensuring the safety and security of the yatris.
He also directed the field officers to intensify their efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem.
The DGP instructed the officers to bolster security measures and mitigate potential risks by deploying anti-sabotage teams along the yatra routes.
He also directed the officers to enhance surveillance and threat detection capabilities by utilizing advanced technologies and real-time monitoring of both pilgrimage routes.
The meeting was attended by Special DGP Coordination J&K S.J.M. Gillani, ADGP Hqrs J&K M.K. Sinha, ADGP CID J&K Nitish Kumar, IGPs of Kashmir & Jammu Zones, IG BSF Kashmir, IGP POS J&K, IG CRPF KOS, IG CRPF Srinagar, IGP Traffic J&K, IGP Railways J&K, IGP Security J&K, DIGs of CKR, SKR, SSB Srinagar, IRP Kashmir, Armed Kashmir, Personnel HQ & ITBP, SSPs of PCR Kashmir, Anantnag, Kulgam, Ganderbal & APCR, and other senior officers.
At the onset of the meeting, the zonal IGPs briefed the DGP on the proposed security arrangements for the conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025.
The officers of CAPF and other SFs also briefed the DGP, gave their feedback and emphasized the significance of effective coordination among the various security agencies.
The meeting concluded with a resolve to ensure the highest level of preparedness and coordination for the smooth and successful conduct of the yatra.