SRINAGAR, June 25: Kashmir Police chief V K Birdi said that a multi-layered and in-depth security arrangements have been put in place for the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra to ensure safe and smooth pilgrimage.
Birdi visited the Nunwan base camp of the yatra along the Pahalgam axis and reviewed the security arrangements for the pilgrimage.
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 ahead of the yatra & the aim of the drills is to refine our alertness, and preparedness of our actions and responses at the time of any contingency.
He added that 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.
Meanwhile, security forces conducted drills at Pahalgam, Anantnag, and Qazigund, Pantha Chowk and Sumbal.
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