Srinagar, July 24: Amid the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vidhi Kumar Birdi convened a joint security review meeting at Nunwan Base Camp in Pahalgam.
The meeting was attended by a range of stakeholders, including Police officers, the Army, CAPF forces, NDRF, SDRF, MRT, Base Camp Directors, Security, Traffic, Fire Services, and intelligence agencies.
The IGP Kashmir directed all security agencies to work in close coordination to ensure a safe and secure Amarnath Yatra.
Emphasising the importance of collective effort and coordination, he stressed the need to prevent any potential threats, address emerging challenges, and ensure the safety of yatris.
During the meeting, IGP Kashmir reviewed the current security scenario and discussed measures to ensure a secure environment for yatris, tourists, and locals alike.
The meeting also focused on strategies to counter terrorism and maintain law and order along the Pahalgam axis.
The meeting was attended by GOC Victor Force Balbir Singh; IG CRPF G K Verma; PYO DIG Sujit Kumar; DIG, South Kashmir Range, Javed Matoo; DIG CRPF Surjeet Singh Deswal; SSP Anantnag, G V Sundeep Chakravarthy; SSP Kulgam Sahil Sarangal and Commandants of CRPF, ITBP, and BSF. The review meeting underscored the commitment of all stakeholders to ensure the safety and security of the Amarnath Yatris.