89 additional CAPF units, advanced surveillance, real-time monitoring for safe Amarnath yatra this year
The Indian government is increasing the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for the upcoming Amarnath yatra, raising the number from 581 to 670 companies. This decision follows a terror attack on tourists in April 2025, prompting enhanced security measures along the pilgrimage routes. New protocols, including background checks for service providers and advanced surveillance systems, are being implemented to ensure the safety of pilgrims.
- ▪The deployment of CAPFs for the Amarnath yatra will increase by 89 companies this year.
- ▪Background checks of service providers have been initiated to enhance security.
- ▪Special anti-sabotage teams and real-time monitoring mechanisms will be in place for the yatra.
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The Centre has decided to increase the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from 581 companies in 2025 to 670 companies this year for the upcoming 57 days of Amarnath yatra.The increase of 89 additional CAPF companies came in the backdrop of the terror attack on tourists in April 2025 in Pahalgam, which is one of the yatra routes in south Kashmir, besides the Baltal route in central Kashmir. The CAPF personnel will man the pilgrimage route from Jammu’s entry point, Lakhanpur, the stopovers in Jammu and the cave shrine in Kashmir.
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