Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched “Project Hawk Eye”, a technology-driven surveillance initiative for round-the-clock monitoring of the Amarnath Yatra route, as security agencies intensified preparations for the annual pilgrimage scheduled to commence on July 3.
The initiative was unveiled by Anantnag Police as part of an expanded security grid for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra, as part of Project Hawk Eye. Anantnag Police have deployed five drone units for aerial surveillance along the yatra route.
Twenty-eight elevated observation posts, or Machan Morchas, have been established at vulnerable locations, while 22 sniper teams have been positioned to reinforce the security grid. Police have also installed 416 high-resolution CCTV cameras and facial recognition system infrastructure at critical points to enable real-time monitoring and early detection of suspicious activity.
Meanwhile, security forces conducted a series of mock drills and preparedness exercises across Jammu and Kashmir to test response capabilities ahead of the pilgrimage. In Udhampur district, multiple security agencies conducted a mock drill at Birmah Bridge on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway to assess preparedness against potential terror threats and strengthen emergency response coordination.
In Jammu district, police, assisted by the BSF and CISF, conducted cordon-and-search operations in the RS Pura border belt as part of heightened security measures ahead of the yatra. Security arrangements were being continuously reviewed to ensure a secure environment for pilgrims and the smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage.