Overview

• Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Rs 20 crore Integrated Command and Control Centre at Katra on June 9
• The setup includes one main control room and seven sub-control centres along the pilgrimage route in Reasi district
• A network of over 700 CCTVs, combining 170 new high-definition cameras with more than 500 existing units, covers all critical and vulnerable locations
• AI-driven analytics enable facial and gesture recognition, automatic number-plate reading, intrusion detection and automated alerts for emergencies like congestion or landslides
• The Shrine Board provided X-ray baggage scanners, metal detectors and under-vehicle search systems to security teams and Sinha highlighted the need for ongoing staff training and agency collaboration