Security reviewed on Vaishnodevi shrine tracks

A comprehensive security review meeting was chaired by Swarn Singh Kotwal, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, along with Mukund Tibrewal, SSP Reasi, at the Conference Hall of Police Station Katra. The meeting was attended by senior officers and representatives of the CRPF, Army, CID, Intelligence Bureau (IB), other security agencies and District Police Reasi.

During the meeting, the prevailing security scenario was thoroughly reviewed, and directions were issued to all concerned officers and agencies to further strengthen security arrangements, enhance inter-agency coordination, maintain heightened vigilance and ensure effective security management in view of the prevailing security requirements.

Subsequently, the senior officers, accompanied by representatives of various security agencies, undertook an extensive on-foot security review of both the Old and New Yatra Tracks from Katra to Bhawan. The inspection included foot patrolling and a detailed assessment of security deployment, surveillance arrangements and other security-related measures along the tracks.

The DIG also reviewed the arrangements pertaining to frisking of pilgrims, baggage screening and security checks at designated points along the Yatra routes. The functioning and deployment of personnel at various Police Posts established along the tracks were also assessed, with particular emphasis on maintaining effective access control, ensuring round-the-clock vigilance, facilitating the safe movement of pilgrims and providing immediate assistance in case of any emergency. Directions were issued to ensure that all security infrastructure and personnel remain fully operational and responsive to the safety and security requirements of the Yatra.

The exercise aimed at assessing ground-level security preparedness, identifying potential vulnerabilities and ensuring seamless coordination among all security agencies for the safety and security of pilgrims visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.

All concerned agencies were directed to maintain close coordination, remain alert and ensure prompt response to any emerging security challenges.