A police conference was held at the auditorium of Reserve Police Line Ratuda, Rudraprayag, after the Unity Parade held for National Unity Day-2026. The meeting was chaired by Barinder Jeet Singh, Inspector General, Headquarters/Provisioning and Modernisation, Uttarakhand Police Headquarters.
The conference focused on operational lessons from the Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra and on the welfare of police personnel. The meeting also provided an opportunity to review challenges faced during the pilgrand consider improvements for future arrangements.
Yatra management reviewed
The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rudraprayag, gave an overview of the district police and briefed the Inspector General on policing arrangements made during the Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra.
Officials discussed the work carried out by police teams during the pilgr, the experience gained and the challenges encountered. The discussion also covered possible solutions and feedback on strengthening arrangements for pilgrim safety, crowd management and traffic regulation during future yatras.
These areas are significant for Rudraprayag because the district police are involved in managing movement and security during the Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra. The conference therefore linked operational feedback from the pilgrwith planning for improved future arrangements.
Personnel welfare discussed
Singh heard the problems raised by police personnel and assured them that appropriate steps would be taken for their resolution. Welfare-related concerns and requirements were discussed, with directions issued for priority-based action.
The Inspector General also instructed officers and employees to perform their duties with full dedication, discipline and responsibility. The directions combined attention to personnel welfare with expectations for professional conduct and effective policing.
Officers and personnel present
Those attending included Lokjeet Singh, Superintendent of Police, Crime and Law and Order, Uttarakhand, currently ed in Rudraprayag; Vikas Pundir, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rudraprayag; and Kailash Chandra Sharma, Reserve Inspector, Reserve Police Line Ratuda.
Officials in charge of the district’s police stations, branches and units also attended. A total of 120 police personnel were present at the conference.
Conclusion
The National Unity Day-2026 conference reviewed Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra policing, including safety, crowd and traffic arrangements, while addressing personnel welfare and directing staff to maintain discipline and responsibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the police conference held?
It was held in the auditorium of Reserve Police Line Ratuda in Rudraprayag.
Q. Who chaired the conference?
Barinder Jeet Singh, Inspector General, Headquarters/Provisioning and Modernisation, Uttarakhand Police Headquarters, chaired the conference.
Q. What aspects of the Kedarnath Dham Yatra were discussed?
The meeting reviewed pilgrim safety, crowd management, traffic arrangements, operational experiences and challenges faced during the yatra.
Q. How many police personnel attended?
A total of 120 police personnel attended the conference.
Q. What did the Inspector General say about personnel welfare?
He heard the personnel’s concerns, assured them of appropriate resolution and issued directions for priority-based action on welfare-related needs.
Q. Which district officer briefed the Inspector General?
The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rudraprayag, presented an overview of the district police and its yatra arrangements.
