Pahalgam, June 30 -- In a new development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have installed facial recognition systems (FRS) along the Pahalgam route of Amarnath Yatra to deter any potential terror attacks against pilgrims. The system has a feature that alerts security forces in real-time in case any blacklisted person comes into the field of view of the surveillance cameras.

Roof Ahmed, a resident of Anantnag, on his way to Pahalgam, told ANI that there are good security arrangements in the area.

"I thank the administration and the Jammu and Kashmir Police CRP, BSF and whoever is stationed here. I thank them wholeheartedly for the good security arrangements, and I request all the tourists to come here without any fear, " he added further. ...