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Ahead of the annual Mela Kheer Bhawani and the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026, Ganderbal Police has intensified security arrangements across the district to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage experience for devotees, according to an official release.
As part of the security preparations, Ganderbal Police conducted area domination exercises in and around the Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla. The exercise aimed to maintain a secure environment for devotees, local residents and visitors attending the annual religious gathering. The police have also strengthened highway checking and surveillance measures along the Ganderbal-Baltal axis. Security personnel are carrying out thorough vehicle checks and maintaining strict vigilance at key locations to ensure comprehensive security along the pilgrimage route. Furthermore, Advance Security Tasking (AST) exercises are being conducted at strategic locations to assess and strengthen the security grid, improve coordination among various security agencies and ensure a swift response to any emerging situation during the Yatra period. According to the release, these measures form part of a broader security plan aimed at ensuring the peaceful conduct of the upcoming religious events. Ganderbal Police remains committed to ensure peaceful conduct of all upcoming religious events and has urged the general public and devotees to extend cooperation with security personnel for maintaining safety and security across the district, the police release said. (ANI)
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