Jammu – November 14, 2026: Spearheading multi-agency logistical preparations for North India’s most monumental agrarian congregation, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya convened an apex coordination review, mandating comprehensive fire prevention audits and crowd management mechanisms across the historic Jhiri Mela fairgrounds.
The annual congregation, held in veneration of legendary farmer martyr Baba Jitto, draws over five lakh pilgrims from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Rajasthan to the outskirts of Jammu. In light of massive footfalls, the district magistrate instructed the Fire and Emergency Services to station dedicated mobile water tenders at high-density commercial alleys and verify non-combustible stall certifications.
Key directives issued during the on-site inspection include the operationalization of round-the-clock emergency medical triage centers staffed with trauma specialists, mobile drinking water testing laboratories, dedicated sanitation corridors, and multi-tier parking zones designed to prevent highway chokepoints.
Senior police leadership confirmed that high-resolution CCTV surveillance networks and integrated public address systems will actively monitor the entire 50-acre mela perimeter to ensure seamless devotee movement and deter petty crime throughout the seven-day pilgrimage.
Published by True Roots Media