Srinagar/Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir police are assuring people that the areas around Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine (SMVDS) are safe and that there are no reports of suspicious activity. The public and pilgrims have been advised not to panic, as forces have conducted thorough searches in the surrounding villages and approaches to the temple.
In a statement, a police spokesperson said, “Attention is invited to a voice message from SP Reasi Mohita, wherein she instructs the police and alerts sister security agencies to respond to a report received yesterday afternoon about suspicious movements in a peripheral village near the shrine.”
“Police, with the help of the military, paramilitary, and other security agencies, have searched all the approach tracks and slopes behind the shrine multiple times and have concluded the operation, declaring the area clear. There is absolutely no reason to panic,” the police added.
Since the June 9 militant attack spree, which began in Reasi and was followed by attacks in Kathua and then in the Chenab valley’s Doda, rumors have been widespread.
Consequently, forces remain on high alert. However, they are taking no risks and have been responding promptly to any alerts received in the Jammu and Chenab regions.
(KNO)