Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Mar 25: Ahead of the upcoming Chaitra Navratras, Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board stressed the importance of leveraging modern security gadgets during Navratras to ensure a safe and secure environment for pilgrims.
In this regard, the CEO undertook a comprehensive review of operational preparedness at Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra, here today.
He underscored the importance of unified efforts among all stakeholders and security agencies to manage the expected surge in pilgrim footfall during the nine-day festival to ensure a seamless and peaceful pilgrimage experience for devotees visiting the Holy Cave Shrine.
Laying focus on the pilgrim safety and smooth regulation of Yatra as per the directions of Chairman, SMVDSB (Lt. Governor, JK-UT), CEO emphasized for a robust security grid at all key sectors of the Shrine, complemented by real-time monitoring through CCTV cameras.
Additionally, the CEO appealed to pilgrims to wear a valid RFID card at all times before embarking on the Yatra, facilitating smooth access to various facilities and services during their journey.
He stressed the importance of leveraging modern security gadgets during Navratras and said, “These gadgets, acquired by the Board after last year’s Joint Security Review (JSR) based on the Chairman’s directions which include X-Ray Baggage Scanner, Door Frame Metal Detector, Hand Held Metal Detector and Under Vehicle Search Mirror to ensure a comprehensive security framework.”
The CEO also conducted a comprehensive review of disaster management measures, emphasizing firefighting, crowd management and preparedness to ensure prompt and effective responses in emergency situations.
To bolster crowd management, the CEO directed the Disaster Management Task Force (DMTF) of the Shrine Board to monitor vulnerable areas and issue alerts.
A detailed security grid was also presented by SSP Reasi and Commandant, CRPF, outlining measures such as Quick Response Teams (QRTs) and a Multi-Tier Security Grid comprising police, CRPF and paramilitary forces to safeguard Shrine area and pilgrims.
Among others who attended the meet included Addl. Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, SSP, Security, SSP, Reasi, Commandant, CRPF, Jt. Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, SP, Katra, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Bhawan & Katra, Dy. CEO, Asstt. CEOs, Tehsildar, ACF SMVDSB, SDPO Katra, Bhawan and officers from Army, IB, CID, Fire Services, SMVDSB and other intelligence agencies.
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