Jammu Police intensifies security grid ahead of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025
Udhampur Police conducts mock drills
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: In view of the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025, Jammu Police has significantly bolstered the security arrangements by establishing joint Nakas (checkpoints) at multiple strategic locations across the district.
These Naka points have been set up in coordination with paramilitary forces to ensure a seamless and secure pilgrimage experience.
The joint Nakas are operational round the clock in high-sensitivity and high-mobility zones including National Highway points, city peripheries, and routes leading to the Bhagwati Nagar base camp.
Personnel from J&K Police, CISF, CRPF, ITBP and other agencies have been deployed for intensive frisking, surveillance, and verification operations.
Senior officers of Jammu Police have been personally monitoring the Naka operations to ensure alertness, professionalism, and public convenience. The Naka teams have been directed to maintain a balance between rigorous checking and respectful behavior towards pilgrims and civilians.
Special attention is being given to vehicle checking, identity verification, and suspicious movement detection, supported by technical inputs and facial recognition tools (FRS) at vulnerable locations at crowded areas.
Instructions have also been passed to conduct random checks on hotels, guest houses, and lodgement centres.
Jammu Police urged all citizens and pilgrims to cooperate with naka teams, keep valid ID proofs, and report any suspicious activity immediately. Public support remains crucial in maintaining peace and order during the holy yatra.
This security initiative reflects the unwavering commitment of District Police Jammu to ensure a safe, secure, and spiritually fulfilling Amarnathji Yatra for all devotees.
Meanwhile, In view of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2025, Udhampur Police conducted multiple preparedness exercises to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims.
A mock drill was carried out simulating a landslide scenario on NHW, followed by a response drill to a Langar site attack-testing coordination, readiness and rapid response capabilities of the security forces deployed in the area.
Other security forces and sister agencies including CRPF, CISF, Army, and SDRF also actively participated in the drills, further strengthening inter-agency synergy and operational preparedness.
Additionally, a comprehensive naka briefing was held for all checkpoint personnel to reinforce surveillance measures, verify SOPs and maintain high alertness along the Yatra route.
Udhampur Police remains committed to ensuring a safe and smooth Yatra experience for all devotees.
