Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has enhanced its preparedness for the annual Amarnath Yatra by deploying advanced gadgets to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims at various yatra camps, officials said on Saturday.
They said the Security Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police is equipped with a range of modern security devices for access control and anti-sabotage operations.
These include portable RCIED Jammers, Deep Search Metal Detectors, Explosive and Liquid Explosive Detectors, Non-Linear Junction Detectors (NLJDs), Contraband Busters, Prodder Vehicle Search Mirrors, Optical Fibrescopes, Multi-type CCTV Systems, XBIS, Vehicle-Mounted XBIS, Multi-Zone DFMDs (Fixed/multizone), HHMDs, Search Metal Detectors, and other specialised equipment, they added.
A spokesperson said that to assess operational readiness, a physical inspection-cum-live demonstration of the gadgets was conducted at Security Lines Kashmir, here under the supervision of IGP Security, Sujit Kumar Singh.
The exercise showcased the capabilities of the equipment in strengthening access control, surveillance, screening and anti-sabotage measures, he said.
He said the Security Wing remains committed to ensuring a safe, secure and hassle-free pilgrimage experience for all devotees during the yatra that begins July 3.
PTI
Amarnath Yatra: Police enhance security preparedness
