Srinagar: A joint assembly of safety officers of police, Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and different companies was held at Kashmir Police Control Room Srinagar during which threadbare discussions had been made relating to the general safety preparations to be adopted for the protected, easy and incident-free conduct of the yatra which is scheduled to start on June 29. At the onset of the assembly the taking part officers briefed the ADGP Vijay Kumar who headed the assembly in regards to the safety preparations to be adopted for the sleek and peaceable conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2024.Â
The officers current within the assembly shared their insights, previous experiences and suggestions, highlighting the significance of strong communication channels, co-ordination amongst numerous forces, and real-time monitoring programs. Deliberations centered on fortifying the prevailing safety infrastructure, bettering surveillance ways, and bolstering personnel deployment alongside the pilgrimage route.
The assembly addressed cut-off timing vis-a-vis issues relating to native and vacationer motion through the Yatra to make sure minimal disruption & in-convenience. It was emphasised that Yatri or vacationer autos could be taken to protected locations if plying past designated cut-off timings at numerous factors alongside the route. Concerned stakeholders had been accordingly briefed on the protocol that prohibits Yatra and vacationer car motion past the desired timings.
During the assembly, Kumar offered insights into the mandatory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that should be adhered to all through the Yatra. They additionally emphasised the significance of preparedness and proactive measures in mitigating dangers and making certain the protection and safety of the devotees. They underscored the importance of collaboration amongst stakeholders and the implementation of strong contingency plans to successfully handle any unexpected challenges
Kumar additionally pressured upon the officers relating to the identification and evaluation of areas liable to vulnerabilities like landslides, snow avalanches, rock falling and so on aiming to plan methods for enhanced vigilance and proactive measures in these areas. They additionally directed that the companies of specialised forces like National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) & Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) could also be utilized with a purpose to get these weak factors mapped in order that these might be monitored on common foundation to reinforce total security measures.
In assembly officers had been directed to reinforce/reinforce safety measures and mitigate potential dangers by deploying Anti-Sabotage groups alongside the Amarnath Yatra path to determine and neutralize any potential terror threats. Officers had been suggested to reinforce surveillance and menace detection capabilities by the utilization of superior drone expertise and real-time aerial monitoring over each pilgrimage routes-Pahalgam axis in addition to Baltal axis.
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