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3 days ago
- News18
Drones, Bomb Squads, CRPF Cover: Multi-Layer Security Across J-K For Upcoming Amarnath Yatra
Last Updated: This year's Yatra has been trimmed to 38 days, a strategic move to lessen threat exposure while retaining the pilgrimage's essence. Amarnath Yatra 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has geared up to as the annual pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Amarnath is set to begin on July 3. The security agencies including the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and other agencies have launched full-scale surveillance and verification operations in a bid to thwart any potential threats along the pathway. Security arrangements have been devised with precision, marshalling significant resources and strategies to counter any menace effectively. The offline registrations began on Monday for devotees who have not yet registered for the Yatra through online mode. A large number of devotees were seen at the centres set up by the administration. The first batch of pilgrims will be flagged off from the Jammu base camp on July 2, while the yatra will commence officially the next day via the Baltal and Pahalgam routes. Devotees Undeterred By Terror Threats Despite recent security threats, the spirit of the devotees remains undiminished. 'The people are enthusiastic this time. There is no fear (due to the Pahalgam attack). Arrangements are good. The administration is with us," a devotee who came to the centre for registration told news agency ANI. Multi-Layer Security The authorities have designed an elaborate security framework involving CRPF, J&K Police, and the Indian Army. A total of 581 companies from various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) alongside personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Police have been deployed for the Amarnath Yatra 2025. Jammu Police has also set up several checkpoints across the city in coordination with paramilitary forces as part of daily anti-sabotage inspections. These will remain active 24×7 along highways, city outskirts, and near the base camp. Advanced tools like Facial Recognition Systems (FRS) are also being deployed at crowded areas. Police are also conducting random checks at hotels, guesthouses, and lodgment centres, targeting suspicious movement. For the first time, jammers would be installed to protect the convoys from potential threats. Satellite phones will be provided to security personnel. Pilgrims and pony riders will be monitored using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Dedicated PCR vans from the police and CRPF will accompany the yatra. The CRPF has also rolled out a robust multi-layered security plan along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) to ensure the safety and security of the pilgrims. Jammu-Srinagar Highway is one of the vital routes for thousands of pilgrims. The CRPF has intensified surveillance, deployed K-9 (dog) squads alongside its personnel along the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, a key route used by thousands of pilgrims, and strengthened highway patrols, with a special focus on sensitive stretches, such as the Udhampur sector. SSP Jammu Joginder Singh, along with senior officers and SPG, reviewed the Nagrota–Saloora stretch on the Jammu-Srinagar highway. Officers were briefed on SOPs and alerted to risks, especially in ongoing construction zones. In addition to these measures, a comprehensive deployment will include Road Opening Parties (ROPs) to secure and clear the routes, Quick Action Teams (QATs) for immediate response to threats, Bomb Disposal Squads (BDS) will detect and neutralise explosives, and K9 units (specially trained sniffer dogs) and drones will be used for aerial surveillance. Security Forces Conduct Mock Drill Security forces and the civil administration conducted intensive inspections and trial runs ahead of the pilgrimage. At Yatri Niwas, Jammu's base camp, buses were dispatched under full security cover to test logistics and response systems. In a preemptive effort to ensure safety during the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2025, a joint mock landslide drill was conducted by the Indian Army, CRPF, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the JKSDRF (Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force) at Samroli, Toldi Nallah, on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Sunday. The exercise aimed to assess emergency preparedness in case of landslides or natural disasters during the pilgrimage. Jammu Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya said the entire dry run process was being monitored closely. 'The Divisional Commissioner, IG, and all senior officers are monitoring the entire dry run process of the drill. At the same time, all preparations have been completed here. Tokens will be distributed at Saraswati Dham. We urge the people to come in large numbers. We will provide them with all the necessary things, and no one will face any issues. We have full preparations for everything," he said while addressing reporters. The simulation involved rescuing stranded vehicles and providing immediate aid to injured pilgrims, with security and disaster response teams efficiently coordinating evacuation and medical assistance. Amarnath Yatra 2025 This year's Yatra has been trimmed to 38 days, a strategic move to lessen threat exposure while retaining the pilgrimage's essence. The Amarnath Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage to the sacred Amarnath Cave Shrine, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at an altitude of about 3,888 meters in the hills of Jammu and Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice Shivling, believed to represent Lord Shiva, and draws lakhs of devotees every year. The Yatra is typically held during the Shravan month (July to August) as per the Hindu calendar, under the supervision of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) and with coordinated support from security and civil administration. (With inputs from agencies) About the Author Shobhit Gupta Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from More Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Amarnath jammu and kashmir Location : Jammu and Kashmir, India, India First Published: June 30, 2025, 12:39 IST News india Drones, Bomb Squads, CRPF Cover: Multi-Layer Security Across J-K For Upcoming Amarnath Yatra
The Print
3 days ago
- The Print
Police in Jammu intensify security ahead of Amarnath Yatra
The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from the Jammu-based Bhagwati Nagar base camp a day before the start of the yatra. The 38-day annual pilgrimage is scheduled to start from the twin routes — the traditional 48-km Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district — leading to the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine. Jammu, Jun 30 (PTI) Jammu police has set up several checkpoints across the city to bolster security arrangements and carry out daily anti-sabotage checks ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to start from July 3, officials said. 'In view of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu Police has significantly bolstered the security arrangements by establishing joint nakas (checkpoints) at multiple strategic locations across the district,' a police spokesperson said. He said the checkpoints have been set up in coordination with paramilitary forces to ensure a seamless and secure pilgrimage experience. The checkpoints will be operational round the clock in high-sensitivity and high-mobility zones, including on national highways, city peripheries and routes leading to the Bhagwati Nagar base camp, the spokesperson said. Personnel from police, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and other agencies have been deployed for intensive frisking, surveillance and verification operations. Senior police officers are personally monitoring the operations at the checkpoints to ensure alertness, professionalism and public convenience, the spokesperson said. 'The naka teams have been directed to maintain a balance between rigorous checking and respectful behaviour towards pilgrims and civilians,' he added. Special attention is being given to vehicle checking, identity verification and detection of suspicious movement, supported by technical inputs and facial recognition systems (FRS) at vulnerable and crowded locations, he said. 'Instructions have also been passed to conduct random checks at hotels, guesthouses and lodgement centres,' the spokesperson said. Police have urged citizens and pilgrims to cooperate with the naka teams, keep valid identity proofs and report any suspicious activity immediately. 'Public support remains crucial in maintaining peace and order during the holy yatra,' the spokesperson said. Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jammu, Joginder Singh, along with the group commander of the SPG and other senior police officers, conducted a comprehensive security review along the yatra route, from the traffic checkpost at Nagrota to Saloora along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. The high-level team inspected deployment points and interacted with officers deployed along the route, the spokesperson said. 'A detailed briefing session was held to apprise the officers of the current threat scenario and the standard operating procedures to be followed while performing duties,' he said. The officers were directed to conduct daily anti-sabotage checks, particularly in areas where expressway construction is underway, which have been identified as vulnerable zones, he said, adding, 'Emphasis was also laid on maintaining high alertness and ensuring coordinated efforts among all security agencies.' The SSP underlined the importance of inter-agency cooperation and a timely response to any situation, reiterating the administration's commitment to ensuring a safe and secure passage for all pilgrims. PTI AB RHL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business Standard
Jammu police set up checkpoints across city ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Jammu police has set up several checkpoints across the city to bolster security arrangements and carry out daily anti-sabotage checks ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to start from July 3, officials said. The 38-day annual pilgrimage is scheduled to start from the twin routes, the traditional 48-km Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district, leading to the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine. The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from the Jammu-based Bhagwati Nagar base camp a day before the start of the yatra. "In view of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu Police has significantly bolstered the security arrangements by establishing joint nakas (checkpoints) at multiple strategic locations across the district," a police spokesperson said. He said the checkpoints have been set up in coordination with paramilitary forces to ensure a seamless and secure pilgrimage experience. The checkpoints will be operational round the clock in high-sensitivity and high-mobility zones, including on national highways, city peripheries and routes leading to the Bhagwati Nagar base camp, the spokesperson said. Personnel from police, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and other agencies have been deployed for intensive frisking, surveillance and verification operations. Senior police officers are personally monitoring the operations at the checkpoints to ensure alertness, professionalism and public convenience, the spokesperson said. "The naka teams have been directed to maintain a balance between rigorous checking and respectful behaviour towards pilgrims and civilians," he added. Special attention is being given to vehicle checking, identity verification and detection of suspicious movement, supported by technical inputs and facial recognition systems (FRS) at vulnerable and crowded locations, he said. "Instructions have also been passed to conduct random checks at hotels, guesthouses and lodgement centres," the spokesperson said. Police have urged citizens and pilgrims to cooperate with the naka teams, keep valid identity proofs and report any suspicious activity immediately. "Public support remains crucial in maintaining peace and order during the holy yatra," the spokesperson said. Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jammu, Joginder Singh, along with the group commander of the SPG and other senior police officers, conducted a comprehensive security review along the yatra route, from the traffic checkpost at Nagrota to Saloora along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. The high-level team inspected deployment points and interacted with officers deployed along the route, the spokesperson said. "A detailed briefing session was held to apprise the officers of the current threat scenario and the standard operating procedures to be followed while performing duties," he said. The officers were directed to conduct daily anti-sabotage checks, particularly in areas where expressway construction is underway, which have been identified as vulnerable zones, he said, adding, "Emphasis was also laid on maintaining high alertness and ensuring coordinated efforts among all security agencies." The SSP underlined the importance of inter-agency cooperation and a timely response to any situation, reiterating the administration's commitment to ensuring a safe and secure passage for all pilgrims.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Police in Jammu intensify security
Jammu police has set up several checkpoints across the city to bolster security arrangements and carry out daily anti-sabotage checks ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to start from July 3, officials said. The 38-day annual pilgrimage is scheduled to start from the twin routes — the traditional 48-km Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district — leading to the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine. The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from the Jammu-based Bhagwati Nagar base camp a day before the start of the yatra. "In view of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu Police has significantly bolstered the security arrangements by establishing joint nakas [checkpoints] at multiple strategic locations across the district," a police spokesperson said. He said the checkpoints have been set up in coordination with paramilitary forces to ensure a seamless and secure pilgrimage experience. The checkpoints will be operational round the clock in high-sensitivity and high-mobility zones, including on national highways, city peripheries and routes leading to the Bhagwati Nagar base camp, the spokesperson said. Personnel from police, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and other agencies have been deployed for intensive frisking, surveillance and verification operations. Senior police officers are personally monitoring the operations at the checkpoints to ensure alertness, professionalism and public convenience, the spokesperson said. "The naka teams have been directed to maintain a balance between rigorous checking and respectful behaviour towards pilgrims and civilians," he added. Special attention is being given to vehicle checking, identity verification and detection of suspicious movement, supported by technical inputs and facial recognition systems (FRS) at vulnerable and crowded locations, he said. "Instructions have also been passed to conduct random checks at hotels, guesthouses and lodgement centres," the spokesperson said. Police have urged citizens and pilgrims to cooperate with the naka teams, keep valid identity proofs and report any suspicious activity immediately. "Public support remains crucial in maintaining peace and order during the holy yatra," the spokesperson said. Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jammu, Joginder Singh, along with the group commander of the SPG and other senior police officers, conducted a comprehensive security review along the yatra route, from the traffic checkpost at Nagrota to Saloora along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. The high-level team inspected deployment points and interacted with officers deployed along the route, the spokesperson said. "A detailed briefing session was held to apprise the officers of the current threat scenario and the standard operating procedures to be followed while performing duties," he said. The officers were directed to conduct daily anti-sabotage checks, particularly in areas where expressway construction is underway, which have been identified as vulnerable zones, he said, adding, "Emphasis was also laid on maintaining high alertness and ensuring coordinated efforts among all security agencies." The SSP underlined the importance of inter-agency cooperation and a timely response to any situation, reiterating the administration's commitment to ensuring a safe and secure passage for all pilgrims.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Hoax threat mail triggers panic;major search ops at city airport
Jaipur: A hoax email about explosives planted at Jaipur International Airport triggered a major security operation on Sunday, leading to a multi-agency response and a sweeping search that lasted for several hours. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The alert was later declared false. Officials said airport authorities received an email warning of imminent explosions at the airport complex, prompting security forces into action. Within minutes, bomb disposal squads (BDS), anti-sabotage teams (AST), and quick reaction teams (QRTs) were deployed to the site. All agencies coordinated under standard operating procedures and carried out a thorough search of the terminal and adjoining areas. Sniffer dogs assisted in the operation as personnel combed through every nook and corner of the facility. The search continued for several hours, leading to temporary disruptions in routine airport activities. Senior officers of Jaipur police said the airport premises were cleared after an exhaustive inspection, in coordination with the Central Industrial Security Force. "We followed all mandated safety protocols and found no suspicious object during the operation," a senior officer said. In addition to the physical search, police teams also reviewed CCTV footage from across the airport to check for any unusual activity. However, nothing out of the ordinary was detected. Speaking to TOI, police officers said preliminary investigation strongly suggests the email to be a hoax. "It appears to be a case of mischief with malicious intent to cause panic. We are treating it very seriously," an officer said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This incident marks the ninth hoax threat received by the Jaipur airport in the last two years. In light of repeated attempts to disrupt public peace, the city police constituted a dedicated cyber investigation team to trace the source of the latest email. Officials said efforts were on to track down the origin server and IP address used to send the message. "Action will be taken against whoever is found responsible for this false alarm," an officer said.
