Significant changes have been made to the way the Amarnath Yatra is being conducted this year after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. To ensure the safety of pilgrims, for the first time in the history of the Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu and Kashmir government has mandated that all pilgrims, including those traveling privately, must join designated…
Ahead of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, Jammu and Kashmir Police has advised pilgrims to avoid independent travel. The police have also advised the pilgrims to travel in escorted convoys. The 38-day-long Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3rd and conclude on August 9th. Meanwhile, security forces have heightened the security for this year’s Amarnath Yatra…
An encounter between security forces and terrorists erupted today in the Kuru area of Basantgarh in Udhampur district. The ongoing operation, codenamed “Operation Bihali,” comes just a week ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage, heightening security concerns in the region. The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army, in a post on social media…
Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi, today visited Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam, and he took stock of the situation and preparedness. IGP taking to media said security arrangements have been meticulously planned and finalized in collaboration with other security agencies, including the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and…
After the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, ensuring the security and safety of Amarnath pilgrims remains a significant challenge for security forces. To assess preparedness, multiple mock drills were conducted across Kashmir at both base and transit camps. These security and safety drills were part of extensive preparations to safeguard pilgrims during the annual Amarnath…
In view of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, the Anantnag Police has enhanced security measures to ensure a safe and peaceful pilgrimage. As part of these initiatives, high-resolution Facial Recognition System (FRS) cameras have been installed at multiple locations along the Pahalgam-to-cave route, including Langanbal Naka — a key checkpoint on the Yatra…
