Jammu & Kashmir

Amarnath Yatra: Threats including sticky bombs, drone attacks discussed as IGP chairs meeting

A file photo of Hindu devotees as they march towards Amarnath temple in Kashmir.

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar on Friday reviewed security in Anantnag for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and among others threat of sticky bombs and drones was discussed, officials said.

A police officer told Global News Service that the top police officer of Kashmir chaired a meeting of police officers from south Kashmir at Anantnag in connection with security preparation of the yatra.

DIG South Kashmir Range Abdul Jabbar, SSP of Anantnag, Kulgam and Awantipora participated in the meeting.

“Different types of threats especially threat of drone attack and sticky bombs to Yatra convoy and security forces and appropriate security responses were discussed in detail,” the officer said.

He added, “More focus was given on generating specific intelligence and conducting anti-(militants) operations on all yatra routes.” SSP Anantnag presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation, the officer said.

 

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