Srinagar, June 20 -- Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Kashmir Police chief V K Birdi on Friday directed the force to remain alert to meet all security and logistical challenges, and maintain a high-level of operational readiness.

In preparation for the 57-day Yatra, which is scheduled to begin July 3, Birdi, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, briefed zonal officers and sector officers to review coordination, and operational preparedness along the Yatra routes, a police spokesperson said.

He said the briefing was attended by DIG central Kashmir range, Srinagar, DIG south Kashmir range, Anantnag, DIG Armed Kashmir, SSP PCR Kashmir, SO to IGP Kashmir, all zonal officers and sector officers deputed for yatra, and other senio...