Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 20: The Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, today chaired a high-level security review meeting here, ahead of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The purpose of the meeting was to assess the security arrangements for the annual pilgrimage and ensure that it takes place without any incidents.
During the meeting, the DGP emphasized the need for extra efforts to ensure the incident-free Yatra. He directed the officials to mobilize manpower from different wings and districts and to follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) strictly.
He also instructed the officers to ensure that the responsibility of each team head assigned to the Yatra is clearly defined. He further requested the officers to submit any additional requirements, assuring them that they would be given priority.
The DGP stressed the deployment of assistance teams equipped with necessary tools at base camps and other important locations to provide aid and support to the pilgrims. He emphasized the importance of strong security arrangements at base camps and the establishment of effective communication networks.
The DGP also highlighted the need for well-regulated traffic management, parking of vehicles, and the deployment of forces along both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes of the Yatra.
In terms of security measures, the DGP urged the officers to make full use of modern security gadgets and technology, including CCTV cameras and drones, to enhance security at key Yatra locations and along the route.
He emphasized the importance of focusing on sensitive areas such as dhabas (roadside eateries), langars (community kitchens), and parking places.
The DGP directed the deployment of quick response teams to provide immediate assistance to the pilgrims and called for the establishment of special helplines to facilitate easy communication and support for the Yatris.
Meanwhile, the DGP has congratulated the 34 officers including the JKPS 2012 batch for being placed under the non-functional grade.
In a message, he said the placement order will boost the morale of the officers. He impressed upon the officers to work with more dedication and zeal to fulfil the organizational goals of the J&K Police.
He also expressed gratitude to LG Manoj Sinha, Advisor (B), RR Bhatnagar, Chief Secretary, J&K, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Financial Commissioner Home (ACS), RK Goyal and other officers of the UT Government for granting the non-functional (monitory) scheme in favour of officers of General Executive Cadre in the time scale of level-11 of the pay matrix.
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