Protection for Yatris have been Established!
New Delhi: On Thursday, after two years of gap, the Amarnath Yatra is all set to start.
To keep the 43-day yatra safe, along with deploying maximum number of troops, aggressive counter terror operations are also being conducted by security forces on ground.
Due to the offensive approach by security agencies, violence by terrorists has reduced and the action initiated by forces has gone up. In June 2022, as many as 30 terrorists - highest this year - have been eliminated.
In the first six months of the year, 121 terrorists have been killed by security forces so far, out of which were 34 of foreign origin and 87 locals.
"A security troop for protection of tourists and yatris have been established and each jawan involved in the security set of this grid has been given proper de-induction training for the security purpose," a senior police officer told to media.
The de-induction course was organized for about two weeks to sensitise jawans with latest threat perceptions - from sticky bombs to improvised electronic devices, grenade throwing and drone attacks.
"District wise reviews have been taking place and special attention have been paid on four districts of south Kashmir - Kulgam, Shopian, Pulwama and Anantnag," the officer said.
Security agencies on the ground have been briefed on the usage of "stick bomb" by TRF, another terror outfit whose chatter has been intercepted.
According to the reports, as many as 144 terrorists are still active in the Valley, of which 82 are foreign terrorists and 62 locals.
"We also have information about 69 local boys going to various terror organisations this year," discloses a senior level officer.
The tight security measures also come in the backdrop of a recent spurt in target killings, including those of workers belonging to the minority community.
Apart from the deployment, drone surveillance and radio frequency identification chips will also be part of the three-tier security arrangements for the pilgrims in Amarnath.
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