Kulgam, June 27: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, South Kashmir Range, Javed Iqbal Mattoo on Saturday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Navayuga Tunnel, Qazigund, to assess preparedness for the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.
The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Army, Police, CRPF and BSF, including Commander 1 Sector Rashtriya Rifles, SSP Kulgam Anayat Ali Chowdhary (IPS), Deputy Commander 2 Sector RR, commanding officers of 1 and 9 RR, 18, 46 and 163 Battalions of the CRPF, Additional SP Kulgam, Additional SP NHW Qazigund, and other sectoral officers.
Discussions focused on security arrangements for base camps and the yatra route, communication networks, traffic regulation on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and adjoining roads, vehicle parking, deployment of security personnel and emergency response measures. Officials decided to deploy adequate manpower in advance to secure camps and routes, while rescue teams will be stationed at strategic locations to assist pilgrims.
The DIG stressed the need for close coordination among all security agencies and the civil administration to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the pilgrimage. He directed officers to strengthen communication systems, review sector-level security plans and address any vulnerabilities through effective deployment.
Mattoo also called for heightened surveillance at sensitive locations and base camps, with special emphasis on road opening parties (ROPs), lateral deployment and law-and-order arrangements to counter potential threats. He said adequate manpower, mobility support, CCTV surveillance and other security equipment would be made available.
The officers from various security forces presented their preparedness plans, shared operational suggestions and highlighted logistical requirements for ensuring the safe and successful conduct of the yatra.
