Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, July 10: In the midst of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, IGP Kashmir, V.K Birdi, today convened coordination and security meeting at Nunwan Base Camp, stressing on preventing potential threats and ensuring safety of pilgrims.
During the meeting, IGP directed all security agencies to work in close coordination to ensure a safe and secure Amarnath Yatra.
“Emphasizing the importance of collective effort and coordination, he stressed the need to prevent any potential threats and ensure the safety of Pilgrims.” Police said.
Birdi also sought details about frisking and X-ray scanning equipment, highlighting the necessity of thorough checks.
The meeting was attended by a range of stakeholders, including Police officers, Army, CAPF forces, NDRF, SDRF, MRT, Base camp directors, Security, Traffic and intelligence agencies.
During the meeting, police said, security forces and intelligence agencies shared their views and ideas. “The IGP instructed District Police officers to design strategies based on these inputs.”
As per police, the IGP also requested updates from Panjtarni, Sheshnag, and Chandwari base camps.
The meeting was also attended by Yatra Officer Sujit Kumar; DIG SKR, Javid Ahmad Matoo; SSP Anantnag, Dr. G V Sundeep Chakravarthy; as well as officers from CAPF, Security, Traffic, and the Army.
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