Amarnath Yatra starts next week: Multi-layered security in place for smooth pilgrimage, take a look
Amarnath Yatra: Police said the security arrangements for the 38-day pilgrimage have been divided into different levels, including zonal, and security drills were held at every level on Wednesday ahead of the yatra.
Amarnath Yatra is all set to start from next week. In this regard, multi-layered security arrestments are in place for smooth pilgrimage, Kashmir Police chief VK Birdi said on Wednesday.
"The Shri Amarnath Yatra this year is starting next week. Jammu-Kashmir Police and other security forces have made all security arrangements for the yatra. Compared to last year, this time there are multi-layered and in-depth security arrangements so as to make the yatra safe and smooth," the inspector general of Kashmir Police told reporters in Anantnag.
Security arrangements reviewed
Moreover, VK Birdi visited the Nunwan base camp of the yatra along the Pahalgam axis and reviewed the security arrangements for the pilgrimage which starts July 3.
The IGP said the security arrangements for the 38-day pilgrimage have been divided into different levels, including zonal, and security drills were held at every level on Wednesday ahead of the yatra.
Security drills conducted in key areas
"The aim of the drills is to refine our alertness, and preparedness of our actions and responses at the time of any contingency. Such drills were conducted at every place like camps, roads or interior sections along the yatra routes so that all the security forces remain alert and know what specific tasks they have to carry out to fight any contingency," he added.
Asked about the local support to the yatra, Birdi said the yatra cannot be conducted without the support of the local population.
Locals are ready to extend all possible help
"They become successful due to the help and support by the locals. This time also, the people are excited to welcome the yatris and provide them any possible help," the IGP said.
Meanwhile, security forces conducted drills at Pahalgam, Anantnag, and Qazigund in south Kashmir; Pantha Chowk in Srinagar, and Sumbal in north Kahsmir's Bandipora district.