Senior officers review security arrangements at Amarnath cave shrine

Top officials reviewed security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra which begins on July 1.

The additional director general of police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar along with IG, CRPF, BSF, visited the Amarnath cave shrine and got detailed briefing from officers.

“The ADGP, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar along with IG CRPF, IG BSF, 3 Sector Commander, SSP Anantnag & CO ITBP visited Panjtarni & Holy Cave. Reviewed security arrangements & interacted with other stakeholders. All officers also inspected track jointly between Panjtarni and Holy Cave,” tweeted J&K police from its official handle.

Meanwhile, superintendent of police, Kulgam, Sahil Sarangal held a joint security review meeting at Walnut factory, Qazigund, to discuss the security arrangements for the National Highway (NHW-44) and threadbare discussions were made regarding overall security arrangements to be adopted for safe and smooth conduct of the yatra.

The meeting was attended by all commandants of CRPF on National highway, ASP Kulgam, ASP National highway Qazigund and Zonal Officers including CRPF and BSF company commanders, who were given elaborated pointwise briefing by SP Kulgam regarding their laterals and various issues regarding domination plans and other security related matters were discussed.

During the meeting, SP Kulgam emphasised the importance of maintaining a high level of vigilance and preparedness along the National Highway, which is a vital transportation route. The security arrangements were thoroughly reviewed, including the deployment of personnel, surveillance systems, traffic management, and emergency response protocols.