Anantnag, June 16: Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra 2026, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Pahalgam and Anantnag areas.
Speaking to ANI, Priyanka Sharma, a tourist, praised the Anantnag Police security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra. “Security personnel are maintaining strict vigil in the Pahalgam area, including forest regions, and are conducting searches as part of the security measures,” she said.
Meanwhile, Ruf Ahmed, a horse rider, expressed gratitude to the Jammu and Kashmir Police for the enhanced security arrangements. “The implementation of QR codes has streamlined the identification process and made both service providers and tourists feel safer and more secure.”
According to a release, specialised teams of Anantnag Police are conducting extensive anti-sabotage checks and area domination exercises along the entire Yatra route from Khanabal to Pahalgam, covering all critical locations, transit points, lodgement centres, parking areas, and vulnerable spots.
These comprehensive checks are being carried out using advanced security gadgets and modern detection equipment to identify and neutralise any potential security threats.
The anti-sabotage operations are being supported by highly trained K9 squads (sniffer dogs), bomb detection teams, and technical surveillance units, which are thoroughly sanitising the Yatra axis and adjoining areas.
Particular focus is being laid on the inspection of vehicles, including abandoned and unattended vehicles, to prevent any misuse by anti-national elements, as per the Kashmir police release.
In addition, special security checks are being conducted at railway stations, railway tracks, bridges, culverts, public utility installations, and other critical infrastructure falling within the district. Regular searches and sanitisation drives are also being carried out to maintain a robust security environment ahead of the pilgrimage.
Anantnag Police is working around the clock to ensure that all security protocols are meticulously implemented and that every aspect of Yatra preparedness is continuously reviewed and strengthened.
The public is requested to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity, object, or unattended vehicle to the nearest police establishment.
Anantnag Police reiterates its commitment to ensuring a peaceful, secure, and spiritually fulfilling Amarnath Yatra for all pilgrims.–(ANI)
