SRINAGAR, May 26: J&K’s Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess preparedness for upcoming Eid-ul-Adha and the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 (SANJY-2026), directing officers to ensure robust security and smooth public movement across the Valley.
The meeting was attended by senior officers of J&K Police, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, Traffic Police, Railways and other security agencies.
Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated across Kashmir on Wednesday, while this year’s Amarnath Ji Yatra is scheduled to begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28.
Emphasizing the importance of peaceful Eid celebrations, DGP J&K directed officers to ensure comprehensive crowd management arrangements at mosques and key congregation venues across the Valley.
Prabhat stressed the necessity of strengthening security measures, safeguarding public movement, and deploying personnel at sensitive locations to prevent overcrowding. He further instructed field officers to enhance surveillance, carry out random inspections at vulnerable areas, and intensify patrolling to effectively address any potential security concerns during the festive occasion.
A police spokesman said during the meeting, the participating officers presented detailed briefings on the proposed security and logistical arrangements, as well as preparedness measures for the smooth Amarnath Yatra.
Officers from the CAPFs and other security forces also shared their assessments and underscored the need for seamless coordination and synergy among all agencies involved. Additionally, the officers briefed the chair regarding the administrative and logistical arrangements made for the incoming CAPF companies.
The DGP issued directives for the smooth induction of CAPF companies and emphasized that district heads must ensure proper arrangements for incoming units and their efficient ground deployment. Emphasizing the importance of robust security management, DGP J&K directed officers to ensure strict implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adopt proactive strategies to counter potential threats.
He stressed the need for heightened vigilance to safeguard pilgrims and maintain a secure environment throughout the yatra period.
Prabhat further instructed field formations to intensify efforts aimed at dismantling the terror ecosystem and strengthening area domination along the pilgrimage routes. Directions were also issued for the deployment of Anti-Sabotage teams and the use of advanced surveillance systems and real-time monitoring mechanisms to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
The meeting concluded with a collective commitment from all participating agencies to maintain the highest level of coordination, preparedness, and operational efficiency to ensure the peaceful, secure, and successful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, the spokesman said.
