Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V K Birdi chaired a security review meeting to assess preparedness and strengthen security arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026), Muharram observances, and Mela Kheer Bhawani at PCR Kashmir.The meeting was attended by the senior officers of J&K Police, CRPF, ITBP, Intelligence Agencies, BSF, SSB, Traffic, Railways, Telecommunication, and other agencies. Among those present were the IG BSF Ftr Hqrs Kashmir, IG CRPF KOS, IG CRPF Srinagar, IG ITBP, Addl Commissioner SB Srinagar, DIG IR Kashmir, all range DIsG of Kashmir Zone, DIsG of SSB Srinagar, Traffic Kashmir, Armed Kashmir, Railways J&K, ITBP, CRPF South Srinagar, SSP PCR Kashmir, all district SSsP/PDs of Kashmir Zone, SSsP of Railways Kashmir, Traffic Rural Kasmir, security Kashmir, APCR Kashmir, CID CIK, Telecom Kashmir, Asst Director SIB Srinagar, GSO1 (IS) HQ 15 Corps, SP Cargo Srinagar and other senior officers.
During the meeting, participating officers briefed the chair on the deployment strategies, route security, intelligence coordination, traffic regulation, communication preparedness, emergency response mechanisms and logistical arrangements put in place for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the upcoming events. Reviewing the arrangements, IGP Kashmir stressed the need for enhanced inter-agency coordination, uninterrupted communication channels and a unified operational approach to ensure a safe and secure environment during the forthcoming events.
Reviewing the security arrangements and preparedness for SANJY-2026, IGP Kashmir V K Birdi directed the officers to ensure strict adherence to established SOPs and to undertake preventive measures. He underscored the importance of maintaining high level of alertness and readiness, particularly at vulnerable locations and along designated pilgrimage routes. IGP Kashmir also reviewed contingency planning, disaster response preparedness, crowd management mechanisms and coordination protocols to ensure swift and effective handling of any unforeseen situation.
While reviewing arrangements for Muharram, IGP Kashmir emphasized the importance of ensuring the peaceful and smooth conduct of all religious processions and gatherings across the Valley. He directed officers to make comprehensive security and traffic arrangements along designated procession routes, establish effective crowd management mechanisms, and maintain close liaison with organizers and community representatives.
Reviewing preparations for Mela Kheer Bhawani, IGP Kashmir directed officers to put in place robust security and facilitation measures for devotees expected to participate in the annual religious event. He emphasized the need for thorough sanitization of the shrine premises, adequate deployment of security personnel, and proper traffic management plans. IGP Kashmir further stressed that all necessary measures should be taken to provide a safe, secure, and hassle-free experience to the devotees visiting the shrine.
Concluding the meeting, IGP Kashmir expressed confidence in the collective preparedness of all participating agencies and reiterated the commitment of the security establishment to ensure peaceful, secure and successful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, Muharram and Mela Kheer Bhawani.