Security sources told The Indian Express that this year’s Amarnath Yatra has been the highest fortification since the cancellation of Article 370 in August 2019, with a rapid increase in deployment of the contingent and other increased security measures, with the use of anti-drone and air defense systems, with security sources.
The journey was reduced to about two weeks in 2019 due to security concerns. In 2020 and 2021, it was canceled due to Covid-19 epidemic. This year’s comprehensive security system follows the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April. Two weeks later, India launched Operation Sindoor to end the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan.
According to officials, the army has launched a series of security initiatives, including an increase in deployment of troops at high access, patrolling in neighboring valleys, and deployment of both anti-drain and air defense systems.
There are widespread monitoring and monitoring measures using satellites, unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), and a network of radar.
A multi -level deployment of security forces has been set up for Amarnath Shrine along both routes. The army is responsible for securing the circumference, high access, and achieving vehicles or walking areas. There are two routes of the holy cave: the northern route via Baltal in Kashmir and the southern route through Pahgam, which is long and more time
Police and paramilitary forces are deployed in population centers and are stationed close to pilgrimage routes. A total of 581 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies are available for deployment during the visit.
Each route is managed by a National Rifles Battalion, with about two battalion-power units posted per route. A battalion usually consists of 1,000 to 1,200 soldiers. Special force and air defense units of the army are stationed at prominent places along the routes.
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The joint control panel, which includes personnel of the army, police, paramilitary forces and civil administration, is installed with each route to ensure coordination and enable them Intense Answer to contingencies.
“No-fly zones for aircraft and drones have already been implemented. All approaches for travel routes and nearby valleys are under constant monitoring,” said an official.
The official said, “There is constant patrolling by the soldiers, and multi-level security checks are conducted on all individuals,” the official said that there are restrictions on carrying some equipment, including small drones.
“With vehicle routes, traveled convoys and strict programs for civil traffic are implemented to avoid any overlap,” the official said.
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The yatra started on 3 July and will continue till 9 August. More than 1 lakh devotees have visited the cave temple of Amarnath in the first six days of the annual pilgrimage, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday.
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