With just days to go before the commencement of the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra, Director General of Police (DGP), J&K, Nalin Prabhat, on Tuesday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Srinagar and directed all security and intelligence agencies to strengthen the security grid, intensify anti-terror operations, and ensure foolproof arrangements for the smooth and incident-free conduct of the pilgrimage.
The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), intelligence agencies, and the J&K Police.
At the outset, the participating officers briefed the DGP on the security preparedness and arrangements put in place to ensure the smooth, peaceful, and incident-free conduct of the annual pilgrimage. The DGP also reviewed the facilities and arrangements being made for the convenience and safety of the yatris.
The DGP issued a series of directions aimed at further strengthening the security architecture for the Yatra. He directed all agencies to enhance security measures at vulnerable points, particularly along the main Yatra route and other sensitive locations. He emphasized the need to review and further reinforce security arrangements along the National Highway and railway infrastructure.
DGP J&K Nalin Prabhat stressed strict adherence to the established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and directed that daily briefings be conducted for all deployed personnel to ensure operational readiness and situational awareness.
He also instructed officers to sensitize yatris at camp locations regarding safety protocols through awareness campaigns, including the display of banners and posters highlighting SOPs and important do’s and don’ts at strategic locations to ensure effective dissemination of information.
Nalin Prabhat further emphasized close coordination among all security and intelligence agencies operating on the ground and directed them to ensure timely sharing of information to achieve the desired security outcomes.
The DGP instructed the forces to work jointly and intensify efforts to neutralize the remaining terrorists and their associates active in the Valley. He also called for enhanced cordon-and-search operations, particularly around Yatra routes, National Highway stretches, railway stations, and other critical locations.
The DGP directed officers to maintain strict vigilance over social media platforms and ensure prompt intervention to counter misinformation and false narratives. He also instructed that legal action be taken against individuals involved in spreading rumours or creating panic through false information.