Two days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed preparations for the upcoming Amarnath pilgrimage, Director General of Police (DGP), J&K, Nalin Prabhat directed senior officials of the J&K Police to maintain a high state of readiness and ensure close coordination at all levels.
He instructed officers to maintain heightened vigil across all sensitive and vulnerable locations.
The DGP called for enhanced surveillance, regular area domination exercises, intensified cordon and search operations, and continuous patrolling along yatra routes, railway tracks, vulnerable pockets and major tourist destinations. He further directed that daily anti-sabotage checks be conducted along yatra routes and that all major arteries remain under round-the-clock security domination.
To strengthen emergency response mechanisms, the DGP ordered the deployment of Quick Response Teams (QRTs) at strategic locations to provide immediate assistance whenever required. He emphasised the need for wide publicity to inform the general public and yatris about cut-off timings. He also directed regular inspections of security arrangements and other facilities established for pilgrims.
Prabhat emphasised the optimal utilisation of modern security technologies and surveillance systems, including CCTV networks, to enhance security at all important yatra locations, transit camps, base camps and along pilgrimage routes. He further directed that RFID-based tracking and monitoring systems be effectively utilised to strengthen security mechanisms and improve emergency response capabilities for pilgrims and authorised yatra vehicles.
The DGP also directed officials to closely monitor terrorist associates and other anti-national elements, while ensuring adequate deployment in hinterland and other vulnerable areas. He stressed the importance of safeguarding all sensitive installations connected with the Yatra.
Nalin Prabhat instructed District SSPs to maintain close coordination with the civil administration to ensure effective implementation of security and logistical arrangements. He further directed officers to ensure efficient deployment of personnel along the National Highway and other critical locations to facilitate the safe and secure movement of pilgrims and tourists.
He stressed the need for regular coordination meetings and comprehensive contingency planning, particularly with regard to disaster management, emergency response, fire incidents, adverse weather conditions, and other unforeseen situations.
The meeting was attended by Special DGP Coordination SJM Gillani, ADGP Armed, ADGP CID, IGPs of Police Headquarters, Kashmir Zone, Jammu Zone, Railways, Traffic, CID, and officials from various wings of the police across the Union Territory.
