Robust, dynamic security grid in place for Amarnath Yatra: Army

A robust and dynamic security grid complete with the deployment of snipers, anti-drone systems, bomb disposal and dog squads has been put in place to ensure a safe and secure Amarnath Yatra, the Army said on July 1.

A robust and dynamic security grid complete with the deployment of snipers, anti-drone systems, bomb disposal and dog squads has been put in place to ensure a safe and secure Amarnath Yatra, the Army said on July 1.

The Yatra began from the twin routes of Baltal and Pahalgam. Baltal is in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district and Pahalgam is in Anantnag district in the south.

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"The Indian Army has traditionally been involved in ensuring safe and secure Yatra for the pilgrims. This year too, the Army has worked with all other stakeholders to put in place a robust and dynamic security grid for the Shri Amarnathji Yatra," the Army's 3 Sector Rashtriya Rifles Commander Brigadier Atul Rajput told reporters.

He said the Army has ensured multi-tier security arrangements that include domination of the mountains, sanitisation of the Yatra route and round-the-clock domination of the area using the latest night vision devices. The Army's Special Forces are keeping a watch over the Yatra route from vantage locations, he said.

"We have also deployed snipers, anti-drone systems, bomb disposal and dog squads to ensure a safe and secure Yatra," the Commander said.

The Army has augmented a number of Yatri camps with adequate tentage facilities to provide additional habitat, Mr. Rajput said. "We have also made available helipads at multiple locations for medical emergencies and to cater to other airlift requirements for the Yatra," he added.