Calls for enhanced surveillance, crowd management for peaceful celebrations
Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat (IPS), on Tuesday chaired a meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir to review security arrangements for upcoming Eid-ul-Adha and Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 (SANJY-2026), emphasizing the importance of peaceful celebrations and robust security management.
The meeting witnessed participation from senior officers of J&K Police, CRPF, ITBP, Traffic Police, Railways, and various security agencies, including IGP Kashmir Zone; IG BSF Ftr Headquarters Srinagar; IG CRPF Srinagar Sector; all range DIGs of Kashmir Zone; DIG Railway; DIGs of BSF, SSB, CRPF, CISF, and ITBP; all district SSPs of Kashmir Zone; Colonel GS (IS) 15 Corps; and other senior officers.
Emphasizing the importance of peaceful Eid celebrations, DGP J&K directed officers to ensure comprehensive crowd management arrangements at mosques and key congregation venues across the Valley. He stressed the necessity of strengthening security measures, safeguarding public movement, and deploying personnel at sensitive locations to prevent overcrowding. He further instructed field officers to enhance surveillance, carry out random inspections at vulnerable areas, and intensify patrolling to effectively address any potential security concerns.
During the meeting, participating officers presented detailed briefings on proposed security and logistical arrangements and preparedness measures for the smooth conduct of SANJY-2026. Officers from CAPFs and other security forces shared their assessments and underscored the need for seamless coordination and synergy among all agencies involved. The officers also briefed the chair regarding administrative and logistical arrangements made for incoming CAPF companies.
The DGP issued directives for the smooth induction of CAPF companies and emphasized that district heads must ensure proper arrangements for incoming units and their efficient ground deployment. He directed officers to ensure strict implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adopt proactive strategies to counter potential threats, stressing the need for heightened vigilance to safeguard pilgrims and maintain a secure environment throughout the yatra period.
Nalin Prabhat further instructed field formations to intensify efforts aimed at dismantling the terror ecosystem and strengthening area domination along pilgrimage routes. Directions were also issued for the deployment of Anti-Sabotage teams and the use of advanced surveillance systems and real-time monitoring mechanisms to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
The meeting concluded with a collective commitment from all participating agencies to maintain the highest level of coordination, preparedness, and operational efficiency to ensure the peaceful, secure, and successful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026.