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India Gazette
13 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K: Security forces conduct joint mock drill at Baltal base camp ahead of upcoming Amarnath Yatra
Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 25 (ANI): Security forces conducted a comprehensive joint mock drill at the Baltal base camp on Wednesday in preparation for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra scheduled to start on July 3. The exercise was conducted under the supervision of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ganderbal. The exercise saw coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including the Jammu and Kashmir Police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), 49 Battalion CRPF, the Indian Army, Health Department, and Fire and Emergency Services. Earlier in the day Kulgam Police, in coordination with CRPF, BSF, Health Department, and Fire & Emergency Services, conducted a large-scale mock drill at key locations along the National Highway, including the Walnut Factory base camp in Qazigund and the FCI camp in Mirbazar, to assess emergency response, coordination, and security preparedness for the safe and smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage, an official release from the Jammu and Kashmir police said. In preparation for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2025); Kulgam Police, along with CRPF, BSF, other security forces deployed for the yatra, the Health Department and Fire & Emergency Service, conducted a comprehensive mock drill exercise at various locations along NHW including Yatra base camps Walnut factory, Qazigund and FCI Mirbazar to evaluate emergency response mechanisms and readiness in handling critical situations, an official statement said. The mock drill was conducted in the presence of SSP Kulgam, Sahil Sarangal-IPS Further, as per the release, the main motive of the mock drill was to prepare forces to respond promptly to any untoward incident, especially of a terror nature, with a quick and safe response and to assess the security response time, coordination and effectiveness to ensure a safe and hassle-free yatra. The exercise also aimed to identify areas for improvement and streamline the response mechanism. Kulgam Police reaffirms its commitment to ensure the safety and security of our people and our pilgrims coming for SANJY-2025. The Shri Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3 this year. The Yatra will culminate on August 9 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. (ANI)
India Gazette
17 hours ago
- India Gazette
Kulgam Police conducts mock drill with security forces, health and emergency teams to test preparedness for Amarnath Yatra 2025
Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 25 (ANI): Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra 2025, Kulgam Police, in coordination with CRPF, BSF, Health Department, and Fire & Emergency Services, conducted a large-scale mock drill at key locations along the National Highway, including the Walnut Factory base camp in Qazigund and the FCI camp in Mirbazar, to assess emergency response, coordination, and security preparedness for the safe and smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage, an official release from the Jammu and Kashmir police said. In preparation for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2025); Kulgam Police, along with CRPF, BSF, other security forces deployed for the yatra, the Health Department and Fire & Emergency Service, conducted a comprehensive mock drill exercise at various locations along NHW including Yatra base camps Walnut factory, Qazigund and FCI Mirbazar to evaluate emergency response mechanisms and readiness in handling critical situations, an official statement said. The mock drill was conducted in the presence of SSP Kulgam, Sahil Sarangal-IPS Further, as per the release, the main motive of the mock drill was to prepare forces to respond promptly to any untoward incident, especially of a terror nature, with a quick and safe response and to assess the security response time, coordination and effectiveness to ensure a safe and hassle-free yatra. The exercise also aimed to identify areas for improvement and streamline the response mechanism. Kulgam Police reaffirms its commitment to ensure the safety and security of our people and our pilgrims coming for SANJY-2025. Earlier in the day, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for the Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, IPS, presided over a security review meeting at the Zonal Police Headquarters (ZPHQ) in Jammu. According to the release, the meeting was convened to assess counter-terrorism efforts, capacity building, and strategic direction for the Zone. Senior police officers, including all Range DIsG, District SSsP, SO to IGP Jammu, SSP Special Ops & Trg, all SsP (Operations), DySsP (Operations) of Jammu Zone, and PS/PA to IGP Jammu, attended the meeting in person and via virtual mode .A comprehensive district-wise security assessment was conducted, during which the IGP reviewed each district's law and order situation and operational performance. The officers were directed to maintain high alertness and responsiveness to evolving security dynamics within their jurisdictions. The meeting also featured a detailed review of counter-terrorism efforts across the Jammu Zone. Key highlights included recent encounters, seizures, and actionable intelligence-based operations. The IGP stressed the need for a continued offensive posture against terror elements and enhanced synergy with the Army and central armed forces, the release said. The IGP emphasised aspects like personnel training and skill enhancement, placing importance on regular field training and survival skills. Officers were urged to institutionalise lessons learned and incorporate best practices into ongoing training modules, especially for SOG units and operational teams, it added. In a performance-focused move, quarterly operational targets were assigned to all DySsPs (Operations). These targets aim to foster accountability, mission focus, and outcome-driven execution at the operational level. The officers were advised to maintain close monitoring and ensure timely progress reviews, the release stated. The meeting concluded with a shared roadmap to refine leadership roles, strengthen operational readiness, and enhance the effectiveness of intelligence-led and community-oriented policing across the Jammu Zone. (ANI)
India.com
27-04-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Pakistan Army Resorts To Unprovoked Firing Across LoC; India Responds
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Amid the simmering tensions between India and Pakistan following the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, the Indian Army on Sunday said that Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire across the Line of Control (LoC) on the night of 26-27 April in the areas opposite Tutmari Gali and Rampur Sectors. The unrest remains high along the LoC even as security forces intensified anti-terror operations in the Kashmir valley in the aftermath of the Phalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, on April 22. The Indian Army said its troops responded effectively with appropriate small arms fire. "On the night of 26-27 April 2025, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire across the Line of Control in the areas opposite Tutmari Gali and Rampur Sectors. Own troops responded effectively with appropriate small arms fire," the Indian Army said. Meanwhile, as India's efforts to retaliate following the terror attack continue, security forces destroyed the house of an active terrorist, Adnan Shafi of Wandina, Zainapora. He had joined the terrorist organisation a year ago. Earlier, the house of a suspect in the Pahalgam terrorist attack was demolished by security forces and Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) authorities, officials said on Saturday. According to the officials, the house of a suspect, identified as Zakir Ahmad Ganie, at Mutalhama village in Kulgam district was demolished. Ganie is believed to have been involved in the Pahalgam terror attack, which has sent shock waves across the country. The officials said that Gaine has been active since 2023. Meanwhile, Kulgam Police, in a coordinated operation with the Army and CRPF, arrested two terrorist associates and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in south Kashmir's Kulgam district. According to an official release, during a routine checkpoint established at Matalhama Chowk Thokerpora, Qaimoh, two individuals were intercepted and subsequently arrested. They have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Salam Bhat, and Mohd Ismail Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, both residents of Thokerpora, Qaimoh. ALSO READ: Another War Between India And Pakistan? 78 Years Of Existence But Multiple Conflicts - Check Indo-Pak Rivalry So Far Upon their search, security forces recovered two pistols, two pistol magazines, and 25 rounds of pistol ammunition from their possession. A case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Qaimoh, and an investigation has been launched to probe further.
