As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims undertaking the Amarnath Yatra, Police in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir conducted a detailed mock drill along the designated Yatra route today.
So far more than two lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas , since the Yatra began on July 3
Police said the mock drill was carried out at strategically significant points to assess the alertness, preparedness, and coordination among different security agencies deployed for Yatra duties.
The mock drill simulated various scenarios including response to potential threats, emergency evacuation, and crowd management.
Senior officers from Anantnag Police supervised the exercise, ensuring the standard operating procedures (SOPs) were followed and refined where necessary. Special focus was laid on critical areas prone to congestion or high footfall, to test the efficiency of response teams and quick reaction units.
The mock drill was conducted without causing inconvenience to the Yatris or the general public, and the cooperation of citizens and pilgrims was appreciated.
“Such exercises are part of the routine preparedness protocol to strengthen on-ground capabilities and uphold the safety of all devotees participating in the Yatra,” he said.
