KATRA: A comprehensive security review meeting was chaired by DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Swarn Singh Kotwal, IPS, along with Reasi SSP Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, at the Conference Hall of Police Station Katra to assess the prevailing security situation and preparedness along the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra routes.
The meeting was attended by senior officers and representatives of the CRPF, Army, CID, Intelligence Bureau (IB), other security agencies and District Police Reasi.
During the meeting, officers reviewed the prevailing security scenario and discussed measures to further strengthen security arrangements. Directions were issued to enhance inter-agency coordination, maintain heightened vigilance and ensure effective security management in view of the prevailing security requirements.
Following the meeting, the senior officers, accompanied by representatives of various security agencies, conducted an extensive on-foot inspection of both the Old and New Yatra Tracks from Katra to Bhawan. The inspection included foot patrolling and a detailed assessment of security deployment, surveillance systems and other security arrangements along the routes.
The DIG also reviewed arrangements for frisking of pilgrims, baggage screening and security checks at designated points. The deployment and functioning of personnel at various police posts along the tracks were assessed, with particular emphasis on access control, round-the-clock vigilance, safe movement of pilgrims and immediate response to emergencies.
The officers directed that all security infrastructure and personnel remain fully operational and responsive to the safety requirements of pilgrims visiting the shrine.
The exercise was aimed at assessing ground-level preparedness, identifying potential vulnerabilities and ensuring seamless coordination among security agencies for the safety of devotees undertaking the pilgrimage to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.
All concerned agencies were directed to maintain close coordination, remain alert and ensure a prompt response to any emerging security challenges.
