Srinagar, July 1: As part of extensive preparations for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V.K. Birdi on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive security review at Pahalgam, assessing operational preparedness along the Yatra route.
In a statement, the police said that during the visit, IGP Birdi inspected the X-ray Screening Point and reviewed the passenger and baggage screening mechanism. He emphasized meticulous screening, seamless coordination among all agencies, and strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure a safe, secure, and hassle-free pilgrimage for devotees.
The IGP also visited Nunwan Base Camp and carried out a detailed assessment of the overall security architecture, including deployment plans, surveillance mechanisms, access control measures, and emergency response preparedness. He interacted with officers and personnel deployed on the ground and appreciated their dedication and professionalism towards ensuring foolproof security arrangements.
Reviewing the multi-layered security measures, IGP Birdi directed officers to maintain a high level of alertness, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and ensure effective implementation of all security protocols. He stressed the need for proactive policing, continuous monitoring, and swift response to any contingency to facilitate the smooth, peaceful, and incident-free conduct of the annual pilgrimage.
The IGP was accompanied by DIG South Kashmir Range Javid Iqbal Matoo, DIG Yatra Sameer Sharma, SSP Anantnag Amod Ashok Nagpure, and other senior officers of J&K Police.
The visit forms part of ongoing inspections being undertaken by senior police officers to review operational preparedness and further strengthen the security framework ahead of the commencement of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, reads the statement.
