J-K: IGP Kashmir reviews security arrangements for Muharram, International Yoga Day

ANI June 20, 2025 255 views

IGP Kashmir VK Birdi chaired a meeting to review security for Muharram and International Yoga Day, emphasizing foolproof arrangements. Officials were directed to enhance surveillance and coordinate with stakeholders for smooth event conduct. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat expressed optimism about J&K's tourism recovery, predicting pre-Pahalgam status by December. The administration is focused on maintaining law and order during major events.

"Wapas acche din lautenge...The way tourism has recovered in J&K in the last 1.5 months, we will be able to achieve pre-Pahalgam status by December" – Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Srinagar, June 19: In a significant step towards reviewing current security arrangements for Muharram, International Yoga Day and other upcoming events, Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone VK Birdi chaired a meeting at Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir on Thursday.

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IGP Kashmir orders foolproof security for Muharram and Yoga Day

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Increased surveillance on mischief-mongers and night processions

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Coordination meetings with stakeholders planned

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Union Minister Shekhawat optimistic about J&K tourism revival

According to an official release, IGP VK Birdi directed the officials to ensure full proof security arrangements in the state for peaceful conduct of the events by increasing surveillance upon ANEs and mischief mongers and also increase vigil during night processions.

IPG VK Birdi also instructed the officers to hold coordination meetings with all the stake holders, seeking their cooperation for the smooth conduct of all the events, it added.

The release also mentioned that the participating officers briefed the chair on the security arrangements planned for the smooth and peaceful conduct of Muharram processions, and other significant events.

The release also highlighted that the security measures related to the management of mourning processions, crowd control, traffic regulation and maintenance of law & order during the period were also discussed

IGP Kashmir also reviewed the arrangements for the International Yoga Day and took stock of the security and logistical preparations for the event, it added.

Earlier on Thursday, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat visited the Sun Temple in Anantnag.

The Union Minister said that the way tourism has recovered in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 1.5 months, the administration will be able to achieve pre-Pahalgam status by December.

"Wapas acche din lautenge...The way tourism has recovered in J&K in the last 1.5 months, we will be able to achieve pre-Pahalgam status by December", Shekhawat said.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Good to see proactive security planning for both Muharram and Yoga Day. J&K needs peaceful coexistence of all traditions. Hope these measures help maintain harmony 🤞 The tourism revival news is encouraging too!
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Priya M.
Security arrangements must be sensitive to local sentiments while ensuring safety. The dual focus on religious event (Muharram) and national event (Yoga Day) shows balanced approach. Hope the administration delivers on tourism promises.
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Arjun S.
While security is important, hope the police don't make people feel like they're under siege during Muharram. Need to find that sweet spot between vigilance and respecting religious freedom. The yoga day prep looks good though!
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Sunita R.
"Wapas acche din lautenge" - this line gives me hope! Kashmir's beauty should be enjoyed by all Indians without fear. The security review shows government is serious about normalcy. Fingers crossed for tourism revival 🤞
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Vikram J.
Coordinating security for such different events shows the complexity of J&K administration. Hope they maintain same efficiency for both. The Sun Temple visit by minister is good symbolism - Kashmir's Hindu heritage matters too.
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Neha T.
While security is necessary, hope the focus remains on people's welfare. Muharram processions are emotional events - police should show empathy. Yoga Day is great but shouldn't overshadow local traditions. Balance is key!

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