Security Measures Strengthened at Vaishno Devi Shrine and Katra Base Camp
DGP reviews security of Vaishno Devi cave shrine, Katra base camp
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On April 24, 2023, Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat reviewed security at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine and Katra base camp. The meeting focused on enhancing security measures and addressing drug-related crimes through the anti-drug campaign 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan.'
- 01DGP Nalin Prabhat chaired a security review meeting for the Vaishno Devi shrine and Katra.
- 02Specific directions were issued to strengthen the security grid at both locations.
- 03The meeting included senior police officials from the Jammu region.
- 04A roadmap for the anti-drug campaign 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan' was discussed.
- 05Officers were instructed to take stringent actions against drug-related crimes.
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On April 24, 2023, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat conducted a thorough review of security measures at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine and its base camp in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The meeting, attended by senior police officials including IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti and DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Shiv Kumar Sharma, aimed to enhance the security framework at both locations. DGP Prabhat emphasized the need for a robust security grid and outlined a strategic plan for the ongoing anti-drug campaign known as 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan,' which was initiated under the guidance of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. He directed law enforcement officers to adopt a strict stance against drug-related offenses, ensuring timely registration of First Information Reports (FIRs), the attachment of properties linked to drug trafficking, and the application of preventive detention laws against repeat offenders.
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Strengthened security measures at the Vaishno Devi shrine and Katra base camp aim to enhance safety for pilgrims and visitors, while the anti-drug campaign seeks to reduce drug-related crimes in the region.
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