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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Drones, CRPF cover, anti-sabotage checks: How Amarnath Yatra 2025 is being secured
Jun 30, 2025 11:08 AM IST As the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir is set to begin on July 3, security agencies including the J&K 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. These preparations come as offline registrations are underway for devotees who have not registered through the online mode. Jammu: Pilgrims wait to collect tokens for registration ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, at Saraswati Dham near the railway station, in Jammu, Monday, June 30, 2025. (PTI) Large crowds of pilgrims were seen at special registration centres set up by the administration, as the registration process began on Monday. 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. How security is being ramped up | In 10 points City-wide security and anti-sabotage checks: Jammu Police has set up several checkpoints across the city in coordination with paramilitary forces. These are part of daily anti-sabotage inspections as the yatra begins on July 3. Yatra route and first batch of pilgrims: The pilgrimage will be held via two routes – the 48-km Pahalgam route and the 14-km Baltal route. The first group of pilgrims will depart from Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on July 2. 24/7 security checkpoints: A police spokesperson said, "In view of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu Police has significantly bolstered the security arrangements by establishing joint nakas at multiple strategic locations across the district." These will remain active 24x7 along highways, city outskirts, and near the base camp. Deployment of multiple security forces: Personnel from CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and J&K Police are posted for intensive frisking, surveillance, and ID checks. The naka teams are directed to balance strictness with respect toward civilians and pilgrims. Tech-based surveillance and hotel checks: Advanced tools like Facial Recognition Systems (FRS) are in use at crowded areas. Police are also conducting random checks at hotels, guesthouses, and lodgment centres, targeting suspicious movement. Appeal for public support and vigilance: Pilgrims and citizens are asked to cooperate and carry valid ID. "Public support remains crucial in maintaining peace and order during the holy yatra," said the police spokesperson. High-level security review of the route: 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. CRPF's layered security on NH-44: CRPF has intensified patrolling, deployed K-9 squads, and focused on sensitive stretches like the Udhampur sector along the Jammu-Srinagar highway—one of the key yatra routes. Mock drill for landslide response readiness: A joint landslide drill by the Army, CRPF, J&K Police, and Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (JKSDRF) was held at Samroli to simulate disaster response. A mock victim was rescued, treated, and taken to hospital, demonstrating real-time coordination. Final trial at base camp to test arrangements: At Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu, a trial bus run was conducted with full security to test on-ground readiness. Deputy SP Prehlad Kumar said, 'The exercise reaffirms the administration's commitment to a safe and smooth Amarnath Yatra 2025.' (With ANI, PTI inputs)
The Print
2 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
2 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
2 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.
The Print
2 days ago
- The Print
Police in Jammu intensifies security ahead of Amarnath 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. The 38-day annual pilgrimage is scheduled to start on July 3 from the twin routes — the traditional 48-kilometre Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-kilometre 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. Jammu, Jun 29 (PTI) Police set up a number of checkpoints on Sunday to bolster security arrangements in Jammu district and carry out daily anti-sabotage checks ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to start from July 3. 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. The initiative reflects the unwavering commitment of the Jammu Police to ensure a safe, secure and spiritually-fulfilling Amarnath Yatra for all devotees, he added. 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 appraise 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 RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
