Multi-agency mock drills focus on suicide attacks, calamities ahead of Amarnath yatra in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Police's Special Operations Group (SOG) conducts a mock drill ahead of the Amarnath Yatra 2026 at Yatri Niwas, Pantha Chowk, in Srinagar on June 30, 2026

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From simulating fidayeen (suicide) attacks to natural calamities, the J&K Police on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) carried out a comprehensive multi-agency mock drill at Transit Yatri Camp, Panthachowk.The police said these drills were to assess emergency preparedness and response mechanisms ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, which will start from July 3 from the twin routes of Sonamarg and Pahalgam in central and south Kashmir respectively.“Security agencies have adopted a multi-layered approach by combining ground deployment with advanced surveillance measures, including aerial monitoring and supervision from elevated locations to maintain a comprehensive watch over the Yatra route and surrounding areas,” said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vidhi Kumar Birdi.

Jammu and Kashmir Police's Special Operations Group (SOG) conducts a mock drill ahead of the Amarnath Yatra 2026 at Yatri Niwas, Pantha Chowk, in Srinagar on June 30, 2026.

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