J-K: Udhampur GRP conducts multi-agency mock drill ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Udhampur, June 9
In preparation for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, the Government Railway Police Udhampur carried out a comprehensive multi-agency mock drill at Ramnagar railway station in the Udhampur district.
About the exercise, Udhampur GRP SP Manvi Gupta said, "We called almost all agencies including Special Operations Group, CRPF, SDRF, Fire and Emergency Department, Medical Aid team, Village Defence Guard (VDG), because this enhances our interoperability."
She added that the drill aimed to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage for devotees, noting, "RPF and GRP are already present. This was done to ensure the smoothness and safety of Amarnath Yatra. We welcome everyone."
On Sunday, Ganderbal Police conducted a series of comprehensive mock drills at various strategic locations across the district to assess operational readiness, emergency response capabilities, and inter-agency coordination.
The exercises were carried out at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple, Wussan Pandit Colony, Manigam Pandit Colony, Wandhama Pandit Colony, and Sonamarg, involving the joint participation of Ganderbal District Police, SOG, Army, CRPF, BSF, SSB, SDRF, Health Department, Fire & Emergency Services, and other security agencies.
A dedicated mock drill was also conducted at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in connection with the upcoming Annual Mela Kheer Bhawani, aimed at assessing security preparedness, emergency response mechanisms, crowd management, evacuation procedures, and inter-agency coordination for the smooth and safe conduct of the religious event.
The mock drills simulated various emergency scenarios to evaluate the preparedness of security forces, response mechanisms, evacuation procedures, and coordination among stakeholders. The exercises were conducted smoothly and successfully, demonstrating a high level of alertness, professionalism, and synergy among the participating agencies.
The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is reassuring. The inclusion of Village Defence Guards is particularly smart - local knowledge can be invaluable. Hope they also focus on crowd management at the railway stations.
Impressive coordination between agencies. As someone who has traveled to India, I appreciate the effort put into ensuring pilgrim safety. The mock drill at multiple locations shows thorough planning.
Good initiative but we need to see if these drills translate to real-time response. Also, railway stations like Jammu need better infrastructure for such large gatherings. Hope the preparation is as thorough on ground as it sounds on paper.
This level of preparedness is commendable. The multi-agency approach makes sense for complex events like Amarnath Yatra where thousands of pilgrims travel through difficult terrain. Safety first 🙏
Appreciate the SP's emphasis on interoperability. In Kashmir especially, coordination between local police, central forces, and medical teams can save lives. Hope similar drills happen in other districts too.
Finally some proactive planning. Usually we see reactive measures after incidents. Including Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in the drill is also wise since many pilgrims visit there before going to Amarnath. Smart thinking 🤔
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