Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V.K. Birdi on Thursday visited the Baltal Base Camp in Ganderbal district to review security and logistical arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and stressed the need for coordinated efforts to ensure a safe and hassle-free pilgrimage.
Baltal serves as one of the twin primary base camps for the annual Yatra, providing accommodation and other facilities to pilgrims undertaking the pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine. The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath will commence on July 3 and conclude after 57 days on August 28.
Accompanied by DIG Central Kashmir Range Rajiv Pandey and SSP Ganderbal Sudhanshu Dhama, the IGP directed officers to maintain the highest level of preparedness and ensure timely completion of all arrangements well before the commencement of the annual Yatra.
A police spokesman said IGP visited the Baltal Base Camp and reviewed the pace of security and logistical arrangements being put in place for the smooth conduct of the Yatra.
During the visit, the officers inspected various facilities established for Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel deployed for Yatra duties. They assessed the preparedness of security infrastructure, accommodation, communication facilities, and other essential arrangements at the base camp.
IGP Kashmir emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts among all stakeholders to ensure a safe, secure, and hassle-free pilgrimage. Directions were issued to concerned officers to maintain the highest standards of preparedness and ensure timely completion of all arrangements well before the commencement of the Yatra.
