*Anantnag Police Conduct Mock Drill at Chandanwari Ahead of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra–2026*
Anantnag, June 10, 2026:
In view of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)–2026, Anantnag Police, in coordination with Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), conducted a comprehensive mock drill at Chandanwari, Pahalgam, to assess and enhance preparedness for ensuring a safe, secure and incident-free pilgrimage.
The exercise was aimed at testing the operational readiness, response mechanisms and coordination among various security agencies deployed for Yatra duties. The mock drill simulated different emergency scenarios, including evacuation procedures, crowd management, rescue operations and response to potential security contingencies.
During the exercise, personnel of Anantnag Police and CAPFs demonstrated swift and coordinated action in handling the simulated situations. The drill also focused on strengthening communication channels, inter-agency coordination and the effectiveness of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be followed during the Yatra.
Senior officers of Anantnag Police and CAPFs supervised the exercise and reviewed the performance of the participating personnel. They emphasized the importance of maintaining a high level of alertness, professionalism and coordination to ensure the safety and convenience of the pilgrims.
The successful conduct of the mock drill reflects the commitment of Anantnag Police and security forces towards ensuring robust security arrangements and seamless management of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra–2026. Such preparedness exercises will continue in the coming days to further fine-tune operational capabilities and reinforce the overall security grid along the Yatra route.
Anantnag Police remains dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all pilgrims undertaking the sacred pilgrimage.
