J-K: Ganderbal Police intensifies security measures ahead of Mela Kheer Bhawani and Amarnath Yatra
Ganderbal, June 21
Ahead of the annual Mela Kheer Bhawani and the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, Ganderbal Police has intensified security arrangements across the district to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage experience for devotees, according to an official release.
As part of the security preparations, Ganderbal Police conducted area domination exercises in and around the Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla.
The exercise aimed to maintain a secure environment for devotees, local residents and visitors attending the annual religious gathering.
The police have also strengthened highway checking and surveillance measures along the Ganderbal-Baltal axis. Security personnel are carrying out thorough vehicle checks and maintaining strict vigilance at key locations to ensure comprehensive security along the pilgrimage route.
Furthermore, Advance Security Tasking (AST) exercises are being conducted at strategic locations to assess and strengthen the security grid, improve coordination among various security agencies and ensure a swift response to any emerging situation during the Yatra period.
According to the release, these measures form part of a broader security plan aimed at ensuring the peaceful conduct of the upcoming religious events.
Ganderbal Police remains committed to ensure peaceful conduct of all upcoming religious events and has urged the general public and devotees to extend cooperation with security personnel for maintaining safety and security across the district, the police release said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Mela Kheer Bhawani is very special for us. Hope all devotees have a safe darshan. Bhagwan ji sabki raksha kare.
Impressive coordination. The highway checks along Ganderbal-Baltal will definitely help prevent any untoward incidents.
Security is important but hope they don't hassle ordinary villagers too much. Sometimes checks create long queues for locals.
Every year thousands visit Kheer Bhawani. Glad to see police doing area domination. Temple areas need extra vigilance. 👏
Hope the Advance Security Tasking exercises include local input too. Community cooperation always helps.
Well done Ganderbal Police! We need more such proactive measures. Our jawans work tirelessly for our safety. 🇮🇳
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