ADGP Jammu reviews security arrangements

Jammu, June 7:  The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu zone Anand Jain Friday conducted a comprehensive review of the security arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra; Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra, Mela Khir Bhawani Yatra and Shri Machail Mata Yatra -2024. The meeting took place at the Police Control Room, Jammu, this evening.

DIGs of DKR, UR and RP Range and district SSPs of Jammu zone participated in the meeting through video conferencing while DIG JSK Range, SSP Jammu, and SSP PCR Jammu attended the meeting in person.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held to ensure robust security arrangements and adequate facilities for pilgrims during their stay at the Yatri Niwas in Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, and other lodging centres. The establishment of joint control rooms was stressed for better coordination among all agencies, ensuring the smooth conduct of the yatra.

The ADGP Jammu zone reviewed the transport plans to ensure the safe and hassle-free movement of yatris on the national highway. The district SPs and Range DIsG briefed the ADGP that all necessary arrangements were being finalized at all levels.

Detailed discussions were held regarding the deployment of CAPF manpower provided by PHQ for Shri Amar Nathji Yatra (SANJY)-2024, their distribution in the five districts of Jammu province and PCR Jammu. Deployment plans were finalized to meet any contingencies in the districts of the Jammu zone, including Doda, Kishtwar, Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi.

“Strong Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) and Road Opening Parties (ROPs) will be deployed, along with foolproof arrangements at reception centres, langars and assistance booths,” it was stated.

The ADGP directed all district SSPs to ensure the optimum use of available resources to facilitate the smooth conduct of the yatras.