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IGP Jammu reviews security arrangements for Yatra
KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 5/31/2013 12:16:12 AM
JAMMU, May 30: IGP Jammu Zone, Rajesh Kumar today reviewed the security arrangements being put in place in various districts of Jammu Zone for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the Shri Amar Nath Ji Yatra 2013 here today.
Detailed deliberations were held on various issues concerning the security of Yatra right from Lakhanpur to Banihal, places of lodgement centers and sites of langers . The deployment worked out by District SSPs, Security Wing and Traffic in Kathua, Samba, Jammu , Udhampur and Ramban was discussed and reviewed. The assessment of intelligence Agencies was taken and threadbare discussions held on each issue. Emphases were laid on effective coordination between the Police and Civil Administration and between the Officers of Police, Security, Traffic and Magistracy being deployed on ground. It was decided in the meeting that Joint Yatra Control Rooms would be established in each District to deal with the issues relating to Yatra.
He said number of reception and Information Centres would be established enroute for educating the Yatris and providing them first-hand information about the routes and lodgements available for accommodation at various places. The main reception Centre would be at Lakhanpur, Kunjwani and Railway Station.
The traffic arrangements worked out and being put in place from Lakhanpur to Banihal Tunnel were also discussed and the areas which require special care were highlighted and concerned asked to take special care of these areas.
Those present including IG CRPF Jammu, Dy. Commissioner , SB Jammu, Asst Director IB Jammu , DIG BSF Jammu, DIG IRP Jammu, DIG Traffic Jammu, DIG Udhampur -Reasi Range, DIG CID Jammu, , DIG DKR Range, DIG JSK Range, Addl.Deputy Commissioner Jammu, , SSP CID SB Jammu , SSP Samba , SSP PCR Jammu , SP Telecom Jammu, SSP Security Jammu, SSP Kathua, , SP Traffic Rural Jammu, SSP SDRF Jammu , SSP APCR Jammu, SP Jammu, SP Udhampur, SP Ramban, SP CID CI Jammu, SP Railway Jammu. Moreover, representatives Army and intelligence agencies were also present in the meeting who gave their brief.