Military Commander Conducts Analysis of Security Measures in Jammu and Kashmir

Unvarnished Update on Srinagar's Security Scene

Following Tuesday's Pahlagam attack and recent skirmishes along the Line of Control (LoC), Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi graced Srinagar for a thorough security evaluation last Friday.

Huddled up at Badami Bagh headquarters, the General touted a "crucial" powwow with Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava, commander of the 15 Corps (Chinar Corps), Lt. Gen. Pratik Sharma, Deputy Chief of Army Staff, and Lt. Gen. M.V. Suchindra Kumar, Northern Command GOC-in-C. The conversation revolved around beefing up anti-terror missions in Kashmir's heartlands and reinforcing LoC defenses.

In a separate moment, Gen. Dwivedi shared a meet-up with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan. The assembly also consisted of a security review presided over by the Lt. Governor, during which Sinha pressed armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to leave no stone unturned in tracking down gas pedals of the Baisaran meadow assault that cost 26 lives, including 25 tourists and a native horse handler. "Every speck of dust hiding the perp's trail and their pals must be sifted and they'll pay dearly for their shit deeds," said Sinha, bluntly addressing the commanders present.

The official blurb mentioned the meeting's agenda also included contemplating existing security mechanisms, pinpointing short and long-haul security measures, and inter-agency collaboration. On the itinerary, Gen. Dwivedi is slated to swing by Pahalgam's Baisaran site to supervise ongoing anti-terror operations and scrutinize army formations scrambled by recent cross-border firing.

Meanwhile, Sinha convened deputy commissioners and senior superintendents of police from all 20 districts, directing them to makelike Houdini and kick Pakistani citizens out of the Union Territory before the stipulated deadline. "Gimme some momentum on that Pakistani national extraction biz... as per the edict," shared Sinha on X.

As per the edict from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), all Pakistani visas except medical, long-term, diplomatic, and official categories will be nullified effective April 27; medical visas remain valid until April 29.

Concerning the current security landscape in Srinagar, while no specific details about the consequences of the Pahlagam attack and LoC skirmishes are disclosed, it seems reinforcements in the region are in focus—particularly for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.

Amarnath Yatra Security Review: The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maqsood-ul-Zaman, recently scrutinized the Amarnath Yatra's security making-over at the Shadipora transit camp, including examining deployment tactics, surveillance system tuning, emergency readiness, and logistical arrangements to safeguard pilgrims[1][3].
Union Home Secretary's Visit: The Union Home Secretary, Govind Mohapatra, graced Srinagar to audit the Amarnath Yatra's security readiness, stressing the government's commitment to prioritizing security measures[4].
No-Flying Zone Declaration: The government has proclaimed all Amarnath Yatra routes as 'hands-off zones' to escalate security during the pilgrimage[5].
Kashmir Safety Index: As of May 2025, Kashmir generally ranks as a safe destination for globetrotters with a relatively improved security situation compared to past years[2].

All things considered, despite the ongoing instability along the LoC and the ripple effects of the Pahlagam attack, the mettle of Srinagar's security apparatus remains unyielding.

The discussion between General Dwivedi and the commanders in Srinagar primarily revolved around political matters, specifically strengthening anti-terror efforts and securing the Line of Control (LoC), a part of the general news, as well as crime and justice, given the recent attacks.
As the Amarnath Yatra approaches, war-and-conflicts remain a concern due to the ongoing instability along the LoC, but the focus for the security apparatus seems to be on implementing strong safety measures and inter-agency collaboration, which is part of the politics and crime-and-justice sectors.