SRINAGAR: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Nalin Prabhat on Saturday chaired a Union Territory-wide security review meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir to assess the security and logistical arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2026.
The meeting was attended by senior officers from J&K Police, Army, CAPFs, Traffic Police, Railway Police, intelligence agencies and other security establishments.
During the meeting, officers briefed the DGP about the security measures, traffic management plan and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) put in place to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the annual pilgrimage.
The DGP directed all agencies to maintain the highest level of operational preparedness and ensure seamless coordination among different security forces. He stressed the need for intensified area domination and night domination exercises, particularly along the National Highway, key road corridors and Yatra routes.
Prabhat also directed field units to strengthen surveillance and keep a close watch on suspicious activities across Jammu and Kashmir to prevent any attempts to disturb peace.
The DGP instructed officers to strictly verify identity credentials of pilgrims and ensure effective use of the RFID-based tracking system for real-time monitoring of registered yatris. He said matters related to unregistered pilgrims should be handled proactively and sensitively in coordination with the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board while ensuring adherence to prescribed protocols.
Reviewing disaster preparedness measures, the DGP asked all agencies to keep contingency plans and resources ready to tackle any weather-related disruptions by ensuring timely evacuation, shelter, medical assistance and other necessary support.
Emphasising professionalism and public service, Prabhat asked officers to remain accessible and responsive while ensuring prompt assistance to pilgrims.
The DGP expressed confidence that coordinated efforts, constant vigilance and effective synergy among all stakeholders would ensure the peaceful and successful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.
