IGP KASHMIR, DIG CKR VISIT KHEER BHAWANI TEMPLE TO REVIEW SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS AHEAD OF MATA KHEER BHAWANI MELA

IGP KASHMIR SHRI V.K. BIRDI (IPS) AND DIG CKR SHRI RAJIV OMPRAKASH PANDE (IPS) VISIT KHEER BHAWANI TEMPLE TO REVIEW SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS AHEAD OF MATA KHEER BHAWANI MELA.

GANDERBAL 31st MAY, 2025 :In view of the forthcoming *Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela,* Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir *Shri V.K.Birdi (IPS)*, Deputy Inspector General Central Kashmir Range (DIG CKR) *Shri Rajiv Omprakash Pande (IPS),* DIG CRPF North *Shri Sudhir Kumar Singh,* accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police Ganderbal *Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal (JKPS),* CO.115 Bn. CRPF *Shri S.K.Pradhan* and SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir *Shri Ravinder Pal Singh* today visited the revered *Kheer Bhawani Temple, Tulmulla.*

The visit aimed to take a *Comprehensive Stock of the Security and Logistical Arrangements being put in place for the upcoming Festival,* which is scheduled to be celebrated on *3rd, June 2025.* The *Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela* is one of the most sacred and significant festivals for *Kashmiri Pandits* and is observed with immense *Devotion and Fervour,* attracting thousands of *Devotees* from across the region and beyond.

During the visit, *the IGP Kashmir* conducted a detailed review of the security setup both within and around the *Temple Premises.* He also assessed traffic and crowd management plans, ensuring smooth movement and convenient access for the *Devotees.* Special attention was given to the availability of adequate parking spaces and necessary facilities for *Pilgrims.

IGP Kashmir directed all senior district officers to maintain the highest level of alertness, ensure robust access control measures, and provide all essential amenities to facilitate a peaceful and spiritually fulfilling experience for the *Devotees.

The officers reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the smooth and secure conduct of the Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela 2025, upholding the sanctity and tradition of this *Cherished Festival.