JJ CORRESPONDENT
Srinagar, July 15: Director General of J&K Police Dilbag Singh on Friday visited the holy Amarnath cave and took stock of the arrangements post natural calamity that left 15 pilgrims dead and 55 others injured on July 8.
A huge cloudburst on July 8 triggered flash floods near the cave shrine that washed away many tents leaving 15 people dead and 55 others injured.
Director General visited holy cave, and Panjtarni and took stock of the arrangements in place for the ongoing Amarnathji Yatra.
He interacted with civil officers and security forces at Holy cave and Panjtarni. He also had an aerial survey of Shesh Nag Camp.
The DGP appreciated the quick response post calamity and its management by all the stakeholders who rendered their services in evacuating the yatris and ensuring all possible help and assistance.
He directed all officers to remain alert and prompt to meet any kind of eventuality. He said that the safety and security of the pilgrims is the priority and stressed for ensuring the implementation of latest guidelines and SOPs issued by the Government.
The DGP also stressed on the highest level of synergy amongst all stakeholders to ensure all possible help and assistance to the yatris.
He directed the officers to assist all the service providers who have been hit by the natural calamity.
He complimented all the officers and jawans who have been working tirelessly in tough and hostile weather conditions for the safety and security of pilgrims.
He also appreciated all Forces & Civil officers and jawans for their post calamity management efforts. He appreciated the MRT of Jammu and Kashmir Police for ensuring effective services to the Yatris and people associated with it.
The Civil, Police, Security Forces officers briefed the DGP about the measures taken so far including the rescue operations and assistance being provided to the pilgrims and service providers in the aftermath of the incident. UNI
