Srinagar, June 30: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, on Tuesday said a robust, multi-tier security grid has been put in place for the annual Amarnath Yatra, complemented by extensive mock drills to ensure seamless coordination among security agencies and effective response to any emergency.
IGP Birdi, while interacting with media, said extensive mock drills have been conducted to clearly define their respective roles and responsibilities in case of any emergency or contingency.
He said the objective of these mock drills is to ensure that every stakeholder understands their responsibility and responds in a coordinated manner during any unforeseen situation.
Birdi said monitoring and supervision are also being carried out from elevated locations to maintain a watch over the Yatra route and surrounding areas.
The IGP kashmir also said that several stretches along the pilgrimage route remain vulnerable to natural calamities, including landslides, avalanches and glacial movement. “To address these risks, tabletop exercises have been conducted by the agencies concerned,” he added.
He further said Medical Response Teams (MRTs) and other emergency rescue units have been strategically deployed at sensitive locations to provide immediate assistance in case of any weather-related emergency or other incident.
