SRINAGAR, JUNE 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials to review the security arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, GoC 15 Corps; S.J.M Gillani, Special Director General (Coordination), PHQ; Pankaj Thakur, Joint Director IB; Nitish Kumar, ADGP CID J&K; Rajesh Kumar, ADG CRPF; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, CEO SABS and Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; VK Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu; senior officials of Police, Army, CAPFs and Intelligence Agencies.
The Lieutenant Governor held a comprehensive review of the security apparatus and measures deployed by the security agencies to ensure the safety of the pilgrims.
He directed seamless coordination among the Civil Administration, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, J&K Police, Army, Security Forces, and all the other crucial stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and successful holy pilgrimage.
The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the working of the security grid and various significant steps being taken by the Army, CAPFs, and J&K Police to ensure foolproof security for the Yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor also reviewed the contingency plan, deployment of Police and security personnel, preparedness, and response mechanism of line departments, and emphasized better coordination among all stakeholders involved in yatra management.
Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, and Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, gave an overview of the Yatra arrangements and key measures taken to further enhance the facilities and services for pilgrims and smooth conduct of Yatra.
Sources said that the meeting discussed the security and other preparations that have been put in place to ensure the successful conduct of the Yatra. “LG Sinha asked the top brass of the security agencies to ensure that all the arrangements should be in place well before the annual pilgrimage commences,” they said, adding, “Officers briefed the Lieutenant Governor about the steps that have been taken to facilitate the yatra and the pilgrims.”
Earlier this week, LG Sinha performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the Amarnath cave shrine, nestled in the Himalayas, marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual yatra this year. He assured the pilgrims that foolproof security arrangements have been put in place for the yatra and urged pilgrims to visit the cave shrine in large numbers.
“The Pratham Puja was concluded. I request the devotees to come in large numbers for the yatra, which will start on July 3 and conclude on Raksha Bandhan on August 9,” LG Sinha said. “I urge all the devotees of Baba Barfani to visit in large numbers for the Holy Yatra and pray to Mahadev for the progress of J&K and the nation.”
Earlier on Thursday, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat chaired a high-level review meeting regarding the administrative and logistical preparations for the incoming CAPF companies to be deployed for SANJY 2025. The meeting, held at the Police Control Room in Kashmir, was attended by senior officers from the Police, CRPF, ITBP, Telecommunication, SDRF, BSF, SSB, and other allied agencies.
Zonal IGPs briefed the DGP on the status of CAPF induction in both zones. The officers also briefed the chair regarding the administrative & logistical arrangements made for the incoming CAPF companies. The coordinating officers of the CAPF shared their feedback on the administrative arrangements at various camping sites and transit locations. The senior officers of CAPF also expressed their satisfaction with the administrative and transportation arrangements for the inducted coys.
The DGP issued directives for the smooth induction of CAPF companies and emphasized that district heads should ensure proper arrangements for incoming units and their efficient ground deployment. He further stressed the need for a high level of coordination among all forces and instructed that an effective inter-agency coordination mechanism be established.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to ensure the safe and successful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025.