21/06/2026
SSP Reasi Conducts Comprehensive On-Foot Security Review of Vaishno Devi Yatra Track and Bhawan Area
Reasi, June 21: In a proactive move to ensure the highest standards of security and safety for pilgrims, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Reasi, Shri Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, conducted a comprehensive on-foot security assessment of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra Track and the Bhawan area.
Accompanied by a team of officers, including SP Katra Shri Kameshwar Puri, JKPS, SDPO Katra, SDPO Bhawan, SHO Katra, SHO Bhawan, as well as officials from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Police Security Wing, the SSP personally reviewed the entire security grid along the pilgrimage route.
During the visit, he closely inspected various ingress points and assessed the effectiveness of pilgrim screening, frisking procedures, and the operational readiness of baggage scanning systems. He also reviewed the deployment and alertness of security personnel at key locations along the track.
The SSP visited the Sanjichhat area and conducted a security audit of the helipad and its surrounding perimeter to ensure the safety and security of helicopter operations. He further inspected the accommodation facilities of security personnel deployed at the Bhawan and along the Yatra Track, interacted with the jawans, and reviewed their living conditions and welfare arrangements.
The SSP stressed upon all deployed personnel to maintain the highest level of vigilance in view of the increased pilgrim influx during the summer vacation season. He further emphasized the need for regular and effective patrolling along the Yatra Route, particularly during odd hours, to maintain a strong deterrent against any nefarious designs of Anti-National Elements (ANEs).
SSP Reasi emphasized the importance of constant vigilance, seamless coordination among all stakeholders, and regular security audits to effectively address emerging challenges and maintain a secure environment for the millions of devotees visiting the Holy Shrine every year.