Operation Shiva

Operation Shiva : Recently, the Indian Army launched Operation Shiva to ensure the safe and uninterrupted conduct of the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu & Kashmir.

o The annual pilgrimage leads to the Amarnath Cave, located at an altitude of around 3,888 meters, where a naturally formed ice Shivling symbolizes Lord Shiva.

• Key Features : Conducted in coordination with the civil administration and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

o Focuses on securing both Northern and Southern Yatra routes amidst rising threats from Pakistan-backed terror proxies, particularly after Operation Sindoor.

o Over 8,500 troops have been mobilized, backed by advanced technology and logistics.

o Dynamic counter-terrorism grid is in place with prophylactic security & corridor protection.

o More than 50 Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) and Electronic Warfare (EW) units have been deployed to neutralize drone threats.

o Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) conduct regular surveillance with live monitoring of the Yatra routes and the holy cave.

o Engineer task forces are engaged in track widening, bridge construction, and disaster mitigation.

o Over 150 doctors and paramedics deployed.