Srinagar, July 19 -- As part of its continued efforts to ensure the highest level of preparedness and safety for pilgrims participating in the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Police conducted an extensive mock drill along key points of the Yatra route in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Police said the exercise was meticulously planned to simulate various emergency scenarios including terror threats, stampedes, medical emergencies, evacuation procedures, natural disasters and crowd management challenges.

It aimed to assess the coordination, alertness, and responsiveness of different security forces and stakeholders involved in Yatra duty, including J&K Police, CAPFs, ITBP, SDRF, and civil administration.

Police said, the drill was...