The J&K Police and CRPF on Wednesday held a joint security review meeting and discussed ' Law and Order', besides upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
Official sources said that the meeting was chaired by IGP Kashmir, IsGP CRPF (Srinagar and Kashmir Sector). The meeting was attended by DIG police, DIG CRPF, DIG BSF, DIG SSB, SSP Srinagar and all COs.
"The meeting took a detailed review of Law and Order situation and Amarnath Yatra”.
Earlier, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the preparations for Shri Amarnathji Yatra at a high-level meeting in Raj Bhawan today. The meeting was attended by DCs, SSPs and officials of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB). The Lt Governor said that it is the priority of the administration to ensure best facilities for the pilgrims.
The Lt Governor fixed June 15 as the timeline for completing all works pertaining to Shri Amarnathji Yatra. He further directed for regular monitoring of specific works at Anantnag and Ganderbal.
The Lt Governor directed that adequate field staff of the Departments like Jal Shakti and Power should remain available for providing continuous services during the Yatra.
The Lt Governor stressed on publicizing the measures and efforts to be employed for ensuring plastic-free environment to protect the ecology. Detailed discussions were also held on ensuring various arrangements including drinking water, pilgrims’ movement, RIFD tracking on all routes, Langar stalls, pony movement, and helicopter service.
The Lt Governor also directed for augmentation of health infrastructure and implementation of a meticulous traffic plan.
During the meeting, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary impressed on all officers for ensuring impeccable Yatra arrangements. He said that Amarnathji Yatra has a significant impact on the economy of Jammu Kashmir.