Security measures have been significantly increased in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on June 20 to celebrate International Yoga Day, according to officials.A police officer at Police Headquarters informed Rising Kashmir that security in Srinagar and surrounding areas has been bolstered in anticipation of the Prime Minister’s arrival.
“A high-level meeting regarding PM Modi’s security arrangements took place in Srinagar, attended by heads of various agencies. Several standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been formulated for the arrangements, which will be implemented until June 20,” he stated.
Additional police and paramilitary forces have been deployed at critical locations, including the route from Airport Road to SKICC. Enhanced security measures such as CCTV surveillance, checkpoints, and frisking points have been established to address potential threats.The officer noted that Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel will be present in the city to monitor for any suspicious activities. J&K Police Commandos, along with CRPF personnel, have been positioned around the SKICC to prevent any untoward incidents.
“Checkpoints and inspection points will continue to operate along major highways in the Valley to prevent any incidents. Vehicles entering Kashmir at Qazigund are being thoroughly searched. Special teams have been assigned to key junctions to thwart any threats. We remain on high alert,” he said.In Srinagar, police and paramilitary forces have erected barricades at multiple locations, and similar measures are being taken in other major towns to inspect vehicles. As part of the security preparations for the PM’s visit, tight security has been deployed around the SKICC along the banks of Dal Lake.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Srinagar on June 20 and participate in the Yoga Day event on June 21. He will arrive in Kashmir on June 20 and stay overnight. The following morning, he will join the Yoga Day activities.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration, led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has been put on high alert in preparation for the PM’s visit. The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council (JKSC) has been tasked with overseeing the arrangements for the Yoga Day event.A JKSC official stated that preparations for the visit are underway. “We have asked Yoga teams and instructors to get ready for the significant event. We are fully engaged in preparations,” he said.”We have instructed various sports divisions to gather 3,000 athletes to participate in the mega event,” he added, noting that special training sessions are being held for the athletes in Srinagar.
