Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Reviews Republic Day Security, Yatra Arrangements In...

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• “These include deployment of quick response teams (QRTs), coordinated patrolling and a layered security grid involving the police, CRPF, Army and other paramilitary forces,” the spokesperson said.
• Vaishya stressed the need to further strengthen security in line with the directions of the Lt Governor, who is also the chairman of the shrine board.
• He highlighted seamless coordination among all agencies to ensure hassle-free pilgrimage and smooth conduct of Republic Day functions, with special focus on effective crowd regulation, strict verification of RFID (radio-frequency identification) cards and frisking protocols.
• “Only registered pilgrims and authorised service providers will be allowed access to the track,” he said.
• The main Republic Day function will be held at the Vaishno Devi sports complex in Katra, where the CEO will unfurl the national flag and salute the ceremonial march past by contingents of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, shrine security, NCC cadets and schoolchildren, the spokesperson said.