Srinagar, July 16 -- J&K Police on Tuesday conducted mock drills to strengthen security of Amarnath yatris in the Valley.

Police said that to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims undertaking the Amarnath Yatra, J&K Police today conducted mock drills along the designated yatra routes in several districts of Kashmir valley including Srinagar, Ganderbal, Budgam, Pulwama, Kulgam and PD Awantipora.

"The exercises were carried out at strategically significant points to assess the alertness, preparedness, and coordination among different security agencies deployed for yatra duties. Mock drills simulated scenarios of standoff fire, attempted fidayeen attack, IED detection, convoy stoppage, emergency evacuation, crowd management and disast...