J&K police deploys elite canine unit for secure Amarnath Yatra

Srinagar, June 20 The authorities have pressed into service an Elite Police K9 unit of Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir police to strengthen the security grid to ensure a peaceful Amarnath Yatra this year.
An official said that the unit is being deployed in all vital areas of J&K ahead of the Amarnath Yatra and canines would be supplementing the security grid at Pahalgam, Baltal, and Kulgam.
“The canines will also be deployed at vital checkpoints on the yatra route including the earmarked places in Jammu zone as well,” he said.
The 62-day Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to commence on July 1 from the two traditional routes of Nunwan in Pahalgam and Baltal in Ganderbal. The yatra would culminate on August 31.
“In addition to the routine security grid, which will be put in place, the Elite unit will assist the J&K Police in strengthening the security grid,” the official said.
He said at this time they have canines deployed at three checking points which include Hyderpora, Humhama Airport Road, and Pantha Chowk. “They are assisting the Police to ensure a foolproof system,” he said.