Jammu Tawi, April 8 -- Authorities on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive security review at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district and directed for maintaining a high level of alertness for smooth pilgrimage, police said.
Peripheral security arrangements around the shrine and adjoining areas were thoroughly evaluated to ensure a robust multi-layered security grid, a police spokesperson said.
After assuming charge as Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma visited Katra - the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the shrine atop Trikuta hills - to review security arrangements on the ground, particularly along the track leading to Bhawan.
The spokesperson said inspections were carried out at CRPF ca...