Srinagar, June 6 (Reporter) Additional Director General of Police Law and Order J&K Vijay Kumar on Thursday chaired a joint meeting of forces to discuss the overall security arrangements to be adopted for safe and smooth conduct of upcoming Amarnath Yatra. The 52-day-long annual yatra will commence from June 29 from the twin routes of Baltal in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The ADGP L&O directed the officers to enhance/reinforce security measures and mitigate potential risks by deploying Anti-Sabotage teams along the Amarnath Yatra route to identify and neutralize any potential terror threats. Kumar advised the officers to enhance surveillance and threat detection capabilities through the utilization of advanced drone technology and real-time aerial monitoring over both pilgrimage routes-Pahalgam axis as well as Baltal axis. The meeting was attended by the officers of Police, Army, CAPFs and other agencies at Police Control Room Kashmir here and the participating officers briefed the chair about the security arrangements to be adopted for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2024. Deliberations focused on fortifying the existing security infrastructure, improving surveillance tactics, and bolstering personnel deployment along the pilgrimage route. The meeting addressed cut-off timing vis-a-vis concerns regarding local and tourist movement during the Yatra to ensure minimal disruption and inconvenience. It was emphasized that Yatri or tourist vehicles would be taken to safe places/ yatra camps enroute if plying beyond designated cut-off timings at various points along the route. Concerned stakeholders were accordingly briefed on the protocol that prohibits Yatra and tourist vehicle movement beyond the specified timings. ADGP L&O and IGP Kashmir provided insights into the necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and also emphasized the importance of preparedness and proactive measures in mitigating risks. They underscored the significance of collaboration among stakeholders and the implementation of robust contingency plans. They also stressed upon the officers regarding the identification and assessment of areas prone to vulnerabilities like landslides, snow avalanches, rock falling etc aiming to devise strategies for enhanced vigilance and proactive measures in these regions. The officers present in the meeting shared their insights, past experiences and recommendations. They also directed that the services of specialized forces like National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) & Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) may be utilized in order to get vulnerable points mapped so that these can be monitored on regular basis. As the pilgrimage approaches, ADGP assured the public that every possible measure would be taken to provide a secure and hassle-free experience for the devotees. He also urged the general public to cooperate with the security forces and follow the prescribed guidelines for their own convenience & safety...////...