Chinar Corps Commander reviews security preparedness ahead of Amarnath Yatra

Srinagar, Jun 18: With the annual Amarnath Yatra set to begin on July 3, the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava undertook a comprehensive review of the security apparatus and operational preparedness in both North and South Kashmir — key regions along the Yatra routes.

The high-level assessment comes amid ongoing efforts by security forces and the administration to ensure a safe, smooth, and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage for lakhs of devotees.

During his visit to forward locations and operational bases, the Corps Commander interacted with field commanders and frontline troops, taking stock of deployment patterns, logistics, and coordination mechanisms in place to counter any potential threats. He emphasized the imperative of persistent vigilance, noting that any lapse in alertness could be detrimental during such a high-profile event.

Commending the dedication and professionalism of the troops deployed in challenging terrain and weather conditions, the Corps Commander hailed their mission-critical role in maintaining peace and security. “Vigilance, agility, and readiness are not just operational doctrines but the very lifelines of our mission,” he asserted.

He also reiterated the enduring spirit of the Chinar Corps and its unwavering commitment to peace and harmony in the region. “Our forces remain resolute and determined to prevail against all odds and ensure that the sanctity of the Yatra is preserved at all costs,” he said.

“Chinar Corps Commander reviewed the security apparatus and operational preparedness in North and South Kashmir, emphasising upon the necessity of persistent vigilance. Commending the troops during the visit, he hailed their dedication, underscoring that vigilance, agility and readiness are mission-critical. He reinvigorated the Chinar Corps' resolve of enduring spirit and to prevail against all adversity for a peaceful and harmonious Kashmir.

#Kashmir#IndianArmy@adgpi@ NorthernComd_IA @diprjk@ HQ_IDS_India,” Chinar Corps -Indian Army said in a post on X. The security review aligns with recent directives issued by Union Home Secretary during a high-level meeting here where he called for foolproof security arrangements and top-of-the-line facilities for pilgrims. He directed central and state security agencies to work in seamless coordination, stressing that the safety and convenience of the expected influx of pilgrims — estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands — is paramount. The Jammu and Kashmir administration, in conjunction with the Indian Army, CRPF, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and intelligence agencies, has devised a multi-layered security grid for the Yatra. The Key checkpoints, aerial surveillance using drones, quick reaction teams (QRTs), and deployment of additional troops in vulnerable areas are among the measures being implemented.