DGP Reviews Security Ahead of Amarnath Yatra 2025, Multi-Layered Framework in Place

SRINAGAR: With the annual Amarnath Yatra set to commence on July 3, Director General of Police (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, on Saturday, directed all security agencies to take proactive and preventive measures to counter any potential threats. He emphasised strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and robust coordination among forces to ensure a peaceful and safe pilgrimage.

Chairing a high-level security review meeting in Jammu, DGP Prabhat said dismantling terror networks and maintaining a vigilant security grid throughout the 38-day pilgrimage was a top priority. “We must ensure the highest level of preparedness and public safety, using advanced technology for real-time monitoring and swift threat detection,” the DGP said.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from J&K Police, Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), intelligence agencies, and civil administration. Prominent attendees included IGP Jammu Zone Bhimsen Tuti, IG BSF Jammu Shashank Anand, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, DIG Traffic Jammu Dr Haseeb Mughal, and SSP Jammu Joginder Singh, among others.

A detailed briefing was presented by the SSP Jammu through a PowerPoint presentation outlining security arrangements across the district. Notable features included the deployment of Facial Recognition Systems (FRS), anti-drone technology, and enhanced surveillance at lodgement centres, registration points, and token counters.

Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar informed the gathering that 106 lodgement centres had been established across the Jammu region to accommodate pilgrims. He expressed satisfaction over the synergy between security and civil agencies.

Meanwhile, in Ganderbal district, SSP Khalil Ahmed Poswal confirmed that a comprehensive multi-layered security setup had been implemented in coordination with the Army, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, and other agencies. Special focus has been placed along the Baltal axis, a key route for the Yatra.

“Strategic deployments, mobile patrolling units, and real-time surveillance systems are in place. Our aim is to provide a safe and convenient Yatra experience,” said SSP Poswal. He urged pilgrims to follow instructions and cooperate with personnel.

To mitigate threats in remote and higher reaches, joint teams from JKP, CRPF, BSF, Army, and SOG have intensified area domination and sanitisation operations. Specific focus has been laid on seasonal shelters (dhoks), identification of transhumant populations, and combing operations in sensitive areas such as Mohand Marg, Gangbal, Trankhul, Bishansar, Walkwan, and Akhal.