Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (Traffic), J&K, M. Suleman Choudhary, on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting to finalise traffic management arrangements for the smooth and safe movement of pilgrims during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026 along the Kashmir axis.
The meeting was attended by DIG South Kashmir Range Javed Iqbal Matoo, DIG CRPF Anantnag, SSP Kulgam, SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir, SSP Traffic National Highway Ramban, SP Headquarters Anantnag, SP NHW Qazigund, and senior officers from the Civil Police, CRPF, Traffic Police and the district administrations of Anantnag and Kulgam.
A detailed review of the traffic management plan was conducted with emphasis on close coordination among all stakeholder agencies to ensure the uninterrupted movement of Yatra convoys. Officers also discussed the implementation of notified convoy cut-off timings and were directed to ensure their strict enforcement.
The IGP stressed seamless inter-agency coordination, real-time information sharing, prompt clearance of traffic bottlenecks and effective regulation of civilian traffic to facilitate hassle-free movement of pilgrims. He also emphasised continuous monitoring of road conditions, swift emergency response and deployment of adequate personnel at vulnerable and congestion-prone locations.
Officers were directed to maintain close liaison with the district administration, CRPF, road maintenance agencies and other departments to ensure an immediate response to unforeseen situations. Special emphasis was laid on issuing timely traffic advisories, managing stranded vehicles whenever required and minimising inconvenience to the general public while prioritising Yatra convoy movement.
Reiterating that the safety and convenience of pilgrims remain the highest priority, the IGP directed all agencies to work in close coordination and ensure flawless implementation of the traffic management plan throughout the Yatra period.
