J-K SDRF sets up 24x7 emergency camp on Jammu-Srinagar NH for Amarnath Yatra
Udhampur, July 5
The Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force has set up a 24x7 emergency response camp along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway to ensure the safety of pilgrims during the Shri Amarnath Yatra.
According to Sub-Inspector, J&K SDRF, Kartar Singh, the camp has been established under the directives of the Additional Director General of Police.
Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Singh said, "Our team consists of at least 20 personnel, including members from both the SDRF and the Home Guard. This camp has been set up under the directives of the ADG, and we are deployed along the National Highway for the pilgrimage."
He added that the team remains on standby round the clock to respond to any incidents during the yatra.
"We remain on standby 24/7 to respond to any incidents. We are fully equipped with modern gear. We are prepared for any eventuality, including flood situations," Singh said.
Earlier, the fourth batch of pilgrims had successfully departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Sunday morning.
A comprehensive, multi-layered security cover has been seamlessly put in place across the transit corridors to ensure the completely safe and smooth movement of pilgrims travelling through the valley. Devotees expressing their initial impressions highly lauded the elaborate security infrastructure, noting that the visible safety nets have significantly motivated them for the high-altitude darshan ahead.
To address high-altitude health challenges and manage transit emergencies, the Udhampur Health Department has finalised a robust medical matrix stretching along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH 44), specifically covering the sector from the Tikri Kali Mata Temple to the Chenani-Nashri Tunnel.
Ten stationary first-aid camps have been operationalised at key bottleneck areas to provide immediate relief. Six fully equipped, life-support ambulances have been deployed at strategic intervals.
The 57-day pilgrimage officially commenced and is being heavily monitored using digital surveillance and RFID tracking systems to ensure crowd management and safety. The annual yatra is scheduled to conclude on August 28, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Commendable effort by J-K Police and SDRF! The multi-layered security and RFID tracking will definitely give pilgrims confidence. As someone who did the yatra in 2019, I can say the infrastructure has improved massively. But the 57-day duration means resources must be sustained—hope they don't slack off after the first month. 🙏
Impressive focus on crowd management and digital surveillance. The RFID tracking system is a smart move—hope they also have backup power for the tech. The 24/7 SDRF presence with 20 personnel is good, but with the yatra expected to see lakhs of pilgrims, they'll likely need more manpower during peak weeks. Still, a solid start! 👏
Excellent arrangement by J-K SDRF and Home Guard! The 24x7 camp on NH will be a lifesaver if there's a landslide or flood. But I'm concerned about the Chenani-Nashri tunnel—that stretch can be tricky. Hope they've stationed extra teams there specifically. The health department's 10 first-aid camps are reassuring, though!
Good to see proactive disaster management! My uncle is planning to go next week, and he was worried about emergency services. These camps and ambulances at strategic points will definitely calm many families. Just wish they'd also set up a dedicated helpline number for pilgrims—that would make it even better. Har Har Mahadev! 🕉️
Respect to the SDRF personnel working round the clock in challenging conditions. But one suggestion
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