Vaishno Devi tightens security for Navarātri; RFID card mandatory
Shrine Board CEO Sachin Kumar Vaishya reviewed Navarātri arrangements.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 17:42 ISTBy Dharma & Bharat Bulletin Desk · 2 min read
- The Tribune
Shrine Board CEO Sachin Kumar Vaishya reviewed Navarātri arrangements. Measures include a multi-tier grid of police, CRPF and quick reaction teams, more RFID scanners, live monitoring from the Integrated Command and Control Centre, SDRF drills and verification of pony operators.
Key data
Navarātri from 11 to 20 Oct. Every pilgrim must carry a valid RFID card.
Why it matters
This is the peak pilgrimage season, and crowd management is a priority after this year's stampede incidents.
GK: did you know?
The Devī Māhātmya, recited during Navarātri, is a 700-verse section of the Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa.
