Police In Anantnag Conducts High-Intensity Mock Drill at Nunwan Base Camp to Validate Counter-Fidayeen Response Mechanism

Anantnag June 28: In continuation of the extensive security preparations for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026), police in Anantnag conducted a high-intensity mock drill based on a simulated fidayeen attack at Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam.

The exercise was aimed at testing the preparedness, responsiveness, and coordination of security and emergency response agencies in dealing with a high-risk terrorist contingency. The scenario simulated an attempted fidayeen attack on the base camp, prompting an immediate activation of the emergency response mechanism.

Upon receipt of the simulated alert, security forces swiftly secured the base camp, isolated the affected area, neutralized the simulated threat through coordinated tactical action, evacuated pilgrims and civilians to designated safe zones, provided prompt medical assistance to simulated casualties, and carried out systematic search and sanitization operations in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The mock exercise witnessed the active participation of Police, CRPF, SDRF, Health Department, Fire & Emergency Services, and other stakeholder agencies, demonstrating a high degree of interoperability and coordinated response under simulated emergency conditions.

Police remains fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of all pilgrims, visitors, and local residents during SANJY-2026. Regular mock drills and scenario-based exercises continue to be conducted to maintain the highest level of operational preparedness and ensure a swift and effective response to any security challenge.