Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a Security Coordination Meeting with Police and Security forces to ensure seamless coordination between security forces and to review security arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026 in the district.
At the outset, DC took a detailed review of the preparedness of various departments and security agencies regarding arrangements being put in place along the Baltal axis for the smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage. During the meeting, a comprehensive security plan was reviewed to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims travelling through the Baltal route.
It was informed that adequate security arrangements are being put in place at all vital locations, including Base Camp Baltal, Transit Camp Manigam and along the yatra track. The DC stressed the importance of close coordination among all agencies and directed officers to maintain heightened vigilance and ensure timely response mechanisms during the yatra period.
He emphasized that all arrangements must be completed well in advance to provide a secure and hassle-free pilgrimage experience to devotees. The meeting also reviewed traffic management and officers were directed to ensure seamless coordination among all stakeholder departments for effective management of pilgrim movement and prompt response to any emergent situation.
The DC reiterated the district administration's commitment to ensuring a safe, peaceful and comfortable pilgrimage and called upon all departments and agencies to work in close coordination for the successful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
Among others, the meeting was attended by the Senior Superintendent of Police Ganderbal, Sudhanshu Dhama; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Additional Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kangan and senior officers from the police, Army, Central Reserve Police Forces, Border Security Force, SSB and representatives of Intelligence Bureau, officers from SDRF, Traffic Police, Police Telecommunications and other concerned departments.