Security Measures Activated in Uttarakhand

• 08 May 2025

Why in News?

Uttarakhand Chief Minister held a high-level meeting with senior officials and directed them to ensure robust security across all border areas of the state, while maintaining strict surveillance over any suspicious activity in the frontier regions. 

Key Points 

• Sensitive Border Districts Identified: 
  • Uttarkashi and Chamoli share borders with China. 
  • Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar share borders with Nepal. 
  • Pithoragarh shares its border with both China and Nepal. 
• Enhanced Security During Char Dham Yatra: 
  • CM emphasised heightened security along the Char Dham Yatra route, where lakhs of pilgrims are currently registered. 
  • He instructed that all security arrangements for the pilgrimage sites be activated without delay. 
• Protection of Strategic Infrastructure: 
  • The meeting reviewed the security of key establishments, dams, power plants and instructed all departments and police forces to stay on high alert. 
• Emergency Preparedness Measures: 
  • He directed that supplies of food grains and essential goods be ensured at district and tehsil levels. 
  • Hospitals must remain alert with proper arrangements for essential medicines. 
• Role of Civil Defence and Volunteers: 
  • CM called for training of civil defence groups and voluntary organisations in relief and rescue operations. 
• Curbing Rumours and Misinformation: 
  • The CM emphasised the need to disseminate accurate, verified information to the public. 
  • He instructed officials to monitor social media strictly and take action against those spreading rumours.