Srinagar, Jun 26 (IANS): Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Monday chaired a joint meeting of the Jammu Zone Police and CAPF officers at the Police Control Room Jammu to review the security arrangements and deployment plans for the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu Zone.

“Addressing the meeting, the DGP emphasized on all the officers to maintain very close coordination which he said is of utmost importance to ensure an incident free Yatra,” a police statement said.

“He directed that the sectoral officers and PCRs must have the information regarding the availability and location of special teams like Drone Units, BD squad, Dog squad, QRTs etc. to ensure that services of these teams are utilised on real time basis in case of any emergency. He reiterated that every officer deputed for the yatra must be aware of his/her role of responsibility.”

He directed for effective and efficient deployment at Yatri Niwas Jammu, National Highway and other important places for a safe and secure pilgrimage.

He directed for the use of drones and other necessary tools to monitor the security of the pilgrims. The DGP asked the officers to ensure that all SOPs issued for the purpose are followed in letter and spirit.

“He directed for erecting hoardings with phone numbers along the yatra route so that any yatri seeking any assistance could reach out to police without any difficulty.

“The DGP directed the officers to issue SOPs to the field officers and conduct the mock drills as recommended in SOPs and get ready for the forthcoming task. He directed for sufficient deployment of manpower at railway stations and airports to assist the travelling pilgrims,” the statement said.