Srinagar: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan visited Srinagar on Tuesday to assess the security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, scheduled to begin on July 3 and continue for 52 days.
Mohan chaired a high-level security review meeting at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). The meeting was attended by J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava (GOC 15 Corps), ADG (CID) Nitish Kumar, and senior officials from Central Armed Police Forces and intelligence agencies.
The discussion focused on the overall security plan, including close coordination among the Army, CAPFs, and J&K Police. A multi-layered security grid has been put in place along the twin routes—Pahalgam and Baltal—as well as at base camps, transit camps, and for convoy movements from Jammu.
The annual pilgrimage to the 3,888-metre-high cave shrine comes amid heightened security concerns following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Authorities have introduced several measures to ensure pilgrims’ safety, such as RFID tracking, real-time weather updates, medical facilities, and emergency evacuation plans.
Officials said all security and civil agencies are working in close coordination to ensure a smooth and secure Yatra this year.
