‘No room for errors’: DGP tightens security ahead of Amarnath Yatra

Reviewing security and logistical arrangements for Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026, DGP J&K Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday ordered enhanced security deployment, intensified surveillance, and strict implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), while also emphasizing the need to counter misinformation and fake narratives on social media.

The meeting was attended by senior officers of Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Intelligence Agencies, and J&K Police.

At the outset, the participating officers briefed the DGP on the security preparedness and arrangements put in place to ensure the smooth, peaceful, and incident-free conduct of the annual pilgrimage. The DGP also reviewed the facilities and arrangements being made for the convenience and safety of the Yatris.

The DGP issued a series of directions aimed at further strengthening the security architecture for the Yatra. He directed all agencies to enhance security measures at vulnerable points, particularly along the main Yatra route and other sensitive locations. He emphasized the need to revisit and further reinforce security arrangements along the National Highway and railway infrastructure.

DGP J&K stressed strict adherence to the established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and directed that daily briefings be conducted for all deployed personnel to ensure operational readiness and situational awareness. Nalin Prabhat also instructed officers to sensitize Yatris at camp locations regarding safety protocols through awareness campaigns, including the display of banners and posters highlighting SOPs and important Do’s and Don’ts at strategic locations to ensure effective dissemination of information.

Nalin Prabhat further emphasized close coordination among all security and intelligence agencies operating on the ground and directed them to ensure timely sharing of information to achieve desired security outcomes. The DGP instructed the forces to work jointly and intensify efforts to neutralize the remaining terrorists and their associates active in the Valley. He also called for enhanced cordon and search operations, particularly around Yatra routes, National Highway stretches, railway stations, and other critical locations.

The DGP directed officers to maintain strict vigilance over social media platforms and ensure prompt intervention to counter misinformation and fake narratives. He also instructed that legal action be taken against individuals involved in spreading rumours or creating panic through false information.

The meeting was attended GOC 16 Corps, GOC 15 Corps, GOC 9 Corps, Special DGP Coordination J&K, ADGP CID J&K, Addl. Director SIB J&K/L, Commissioner SB Jammu, ADG CRPF J&K, IGP POS PHQ J&K, IGP Kashmir zone, IGP Jammu Zone, IGP Security J&K, IGP Railways J&K, IGP Traffic J&K, IGP CID J&K, GOC CIF (K) Shariefabad Srinagar, GOC CIF (V) Awantipora, Addl. Commissioner SB Srinagar, IG BSF Kashmir, IG CRPF KOS, IG NWF ITBP, IG CRPF Srinagar, IG CRPF Jammu, IG BSF Jammu, all Ranges DIsG of J&K, DIG IR Kashmir, DIG CID Kashmir, DIG Traffic Kashmir, DIG Armed Jammu, DIG Armed Kashmir, DIG Security J&K, DIG Railways J&K, DIG SSB Srinagar, DIG SSB Jammu, DIG CISF Jammu, DIG CRPF South Sgr, DIG BSF Ftr. Hqrs. (K), DIG CRPF North Sgr, DIG RPF Kashmir, DIG ITBP Srinagar, DIG ITBP Jammu, all Districts SSsP of J&K, SSsP PCR /Traffic City /Rural /NHW /Railways /APCR/CID SB /CI /Security J&K, I/Cs JPCR Baltal/ Pahalgam /SSP Telecom Kashmir, DD SIB Jammu, SPs of SOG Jammu/Srinagar and other senior officers.