Rajouri, Aug 02: Army on Wednesday organised a high-level joint security conference in Rajouri in order to assess the present security scenario as well as to formulate strategies for peaceful conduct of upcoming events including Shri Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra, Independence Day celebrations.

In this meeting, the security measures implemented in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, were reviewed while potential threats that could arise during the anniversary of this event were also discussed.

This security conference was organised by Indian Army’s Romeo Force in Palma garrison.

Army said that this joint intelligence and security coordination meeting was conducted by Army in the presence of all the stakeholders of Poonch and Rajouri at Palma Garrison.

The conference was attended by senior officials from the Army, local police, intelligence agencies, and other relevant stakeholders including General Officer in Commanding Romeo Force, Deputy Inspector General of Police Rajouri Poonch Range.

The primary objective of the meeting was to assess the existing intelligence and security situation in the region and formulate strategies to ensure the successful and peaceful conduct of upcoming events, Army said.

During the meeting, the Army said the attendees discussed several key issues related to intelligence gathering, threat assessment, and security arrangements.

The meeting, Army said, also reviewed the security measures implemented in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and analyzed any potential threats that could arise during the anniversary of this event.

The anniversary is to be celebrated on August 05 and large scale events especially by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are expected to be held in different parts to celebrate the anniversary of abrogation of Article 370, 35A.

In today’s security conference, the Army said, the participants addressed the security concerns surrounding the upcoming Independence Day celebration and the Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra, an annual pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Budha Amarnath.

Independence Day is celebrated with patriotic pomp and show in all the parts of Rajouri and Poonch districts while annual pilgrimage of Baba Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra is going to start on August 17 and will be a ten days long pilgrimage.

In this conference, the participating stakeholders evaluated the potential challenges, such as possible terrorist activities or civil unrest, and devised strategies to mitigate these risks.

The meeting, Army said, served as a platform for sharing intelligence inputs, discussing security protocols, and coordinating efforts among different security agencies.

The participants emphasized the need for seamless coordination, intelligence sharing and proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of the region during these important events.

Overall, the Army stated the joint intelligence and security coordination meeting aimed to enhance the preparedness and effectiveness of security arrangements in Rajouri and its surrounding areas.

By pooling their resources and expertise, the stakeholders aimed to create a robust security framework that would deter potential threats and maintain peace and stability in the region—kno