Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu & Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat on Thursday visited the Nunwan Base Camp and Frisking Point at Pahalgam to review the security and facilitation arrangements put in place for the smooth and safe conduct of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
During the visit, the DGP conducted a comprehensive inspection of the frisking point and took stock of the security measures, access control mechanisms, deployment of personnel, and the overall arrangements made for the convenience and safety of the pilgrims. He interacted with officers and personnel deployed at the site and emphasized the importance of maintaining the highest standards of vigilance, professionalism, and courteous public service.
The DGP directed the officers to ensure thorough yet pilgrim-friendly security checks while maintaining seamless movement of yatris. He stressed the need for close coordination among all security agencies and civil administration to ensure a secure, peaceful, and hassle-free pilgrimage.
Nalin Prabhat appreciated the dedication and commitment of the police personnel and other security forces deployed on Yatra duty. He urged them to remain alert, responsive, and compassionate while performing their responsibilities, ensuring that every pilgrim feels safe and well-assisted throughout the pilgrimage.
At Nunwan Base Camp, the DGP reviewed the arrangements made for the smooth, safe, and hassle-free conduct of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. He conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Base Camp and took stock of the facilities and arrangements made for the yatris. He reviewed the security arrangements, access control measures, deployment of police personnel, traffic regulation, emergency response preparedness, and other logistical arrangements to ensure the safety, security, and convenience of the pilgrims.
The DGP also interacted with police personnel deployed at the Base Camp and appreciated their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment towards ensuring the successful conduct of the Yatra. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the highest standards of vigilance while adopting a pilgrim-friendly approach in the discharge of their duties.
Later, Nalin Prabhat chaired a security review meeting at the Nunwan Base Camp, attended by senior police officers. The meeting focused on the prevailing security scenario, operational preparedness, deployment strategy, area domination, intelligence coordination, contingency planning, and measures to strengthen the overall security grid along the Yatra route.
The DGP directed the officers to maintain round-the-clock alertness, ensure effective supervision at all levels, and uphold close coordination among field formations for prompt response to any contingency. He stressed that every possible measure should be taken to provide a safe, secure, and seamless pilgrimage experience for the yatris.
DGP calls for pilgrim-friendly security checks, seamless movement
