Qazigund, July 02: Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday visited the Nayoga Tunnel in Qazigund and interacted with police officers deployed for the Amarnath Yatra.
Speaking to reporters during his visit, the DGP said all officers are on the ground ensuring the peaceful conduct of the Yatra.
The DGP interacted with police personnel deployed along the yatra route and commended their efforts in maintaining a high alert and ensuring a secure environment for the pilgrims.
During his visit, DGP Prabhat reviewed the ground preparedness and coordination among security agencies tasked with the smooth conduct of the yatra. He emphasized that all officers are actively deployed and working in full coordination to ensure a peaceful and smooth conduct of the yatra.
The Amarnath Yatra is being conducted under tight security, with a multi-tier security cover in place involving J&K Police, CRPF, Army, and other security agencies. Advanced surveillance measures have been implemented to ensure real-time monitoring and rapid response capabilities.
The first batch of 5,485 pilgrims arrived in Kashmir amid heightened security arrangements, traveling via the twin routes of Baltal in Ganderbal and Pahalgam in Anantnag. The security deployments along the route have been reinforced to ensure the safety of the devotees.