Union Home Secretary Reviews Amarnath Yatra Security, Preparedness In Srinagar

Srinagar, Jun 20: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan arrived in Srinagar on Saturday to review security and logistical arrangements for the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra, beginning July 3, amid heightened preparedness by security and civil agencies.

Official sources said Mohan is chairing a high-level meeting with senior officers of the Jammu and Kashmir administration, Police, Army, Central Armed Police Forces and intelligence agencies to assess the overall security grid and operational readiness along the Pahalgam and Baltal routes.

The review is expected to focus on deployment plans, convoy security, intelligence coordination, emergency response mechanisms, disaster management preparedness and arrangements at transit and base camps for pilgrims.

The visit comes as security forces have intensified area domination, route sanitisation and counter-terror surveillance across the Kashmir Valley, particularly in districts connected to the annual pilgrimage. In recent weeks, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, SDRF and other agencies have conducted multiple security audits, mock drills and joint exercises to strengthen coordination during the Yatra.

Officials said the Home Secretary is also expected to assess infrastructure and pilgrim facilitation measures, including healthcare, communication, transportation and rescue services.

The annual pilgrimage will commence simultaneously on July 3 from the traditional Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter Baltal route in Ganderbal district. (Agencies)