Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026: J&K Police and CAPF Conduct Security Mock Drill at Chandanwari

CHANDANWARI, PAHALGAM — Ahead of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026, the Anantnag Police, in close collaboration with the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), successfully executed a comprehensive security mock drill today at Chandanwari, Pahalgam. The strategic exercise was designed to evaluate, fine-tune, and enhance the overall operational readiness of the security forces, ensuring a safe, secure, and seamless pilgrimage for thousands of devotees. By simulating various high-stakes emergency scenarios—including rapid evacuation procedures, strategic crowd management, emergency rescue operations, and swift responses to potential security threats—the drill thoroughly tested the joint coordination and response times of the deployed agencies.

During the simulated exercises, personnel from both the Anantnag Police and CAPFs demonstrated exceptional synchronicity, swift tactical execution, and robust communication. Senior officers who supervised the drill reviewed the performance of the participating units, emphasizing that maintaining peak alertness, professionalism, and strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is paramount to guaranteeing the safety and convenience of the pilgrims. This successful rehearsal underscores the unwavering commitment of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and allied security forces to fortify the security grid. Authorities confirmed that similar preparedness exercises will continue along the Yatra route in the coming days to further optimize their collective operational capabilities before the sacred pilgrimage officially begins.