Intensify surveillance, strengthen area domination: DGP to security agencies

Jammu, Jul 6: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Monday directed security agencies to intensify surveillance, strengthen area domination and maintain close coordination to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.
The DGP issued the directions during his visit to the Lakhanpur base camp in Kathua district, where he reviewed security arrangements, traffic management and convoy movement along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, officials said.
During the visit, senior police officers briefed him on the multi-layered security grid, access control measures, traffic regulation and implementation of standard operating procedures for the annual pilgrimage.
DGP Prabhat asked all agencies to maintain a high level of operational preparedness and ensure seamless coordination among the police, security forces and civil administration.
He directed officers to intensify area domination and night domination exercises, particularly along the National Highway, key road corridors and the pilgrimage route, to prevent any security breach.
The DGP also instructed field units to strengthen surveillance and maintain a close watch on suspicious activities across Kathua district to prevent any attempt to disturb peace, officials said.
He asked officers to ensure strict verification of the identity credentials of pilgrims and make effective use of the RFID-based tracking system for real-time monitoring of registered yatris.
DGP Prabhat further directed that cases involving unregistered pilgrims be handled proactively and in coordination with the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board while adhering to the prescribed protocols.
He said coordinated efforts, constant vigilance and effective synergy among all stakeholders are a key to ensuring the peaceful and successful conduct of the annual pilgrimage. (KNO)