Tight security measures implemented across IIOJK as Hindu Yatra commences
Srinagar: As Hindu yatris begin their Amarnath pilgrimage, authorities in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have implemented stringent measures in the name of so-called security across the territory.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the occupation authorities have justified these measures citing security concerns. However, local residents express apprehension over potential disruptions to their daily lives due to these unprecedented security measures. The first batch of Hindu pilgrims arrived in Kashmir on Friday.
Indian officials have established a comprehensive security blanket along the Srinagar-Jammu Highway, with extensive area domination and surveillance operations. Multi-layered security checks, enhanced surveillance, and round-the-clock monitoring are in effect. Personnel of Indian police, Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and other paramilitary units, have been strategically deployed across various locations. Drones, CCTV cameras, and aerial surveillance are actively monitoring the highway and its surroundings. Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) have been positioned at critical points.
In south Kashmir, Indian Army personnel are working closely with police and paramilitary units, conducting regular drills.
Stringent security measures extend to base camps. Access control rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology are strategically positioned along the yatra route, serving as nerve centres for real-time monitoring.
In addition to these so-called security measures, the Indian government has deployed thousands of additional paramilitary personnel across the territory, raising concerns among local residents about an atmosphere of fear and intimidation during the Amarnath Yatra period. This deployment is in addition to tens of thousands of the troops already present in the territory.
