Indian Army launches Operation shiva 2025
Indian Army Launches 'Operation SHIVA 2025
The Indian Army has commenced 'Operation SHIVA 2025' in close coordination with the Civil Administration and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
This annual operation is specifically designed to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the Amarnath Yatra along both the Northern and Southern Yatra routes, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, addressing increased threats from Pakistan-backed proxies.
Key Details:
Operation SHIVA Initiated by The Indian Army, in coordination with Civil Administration and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
Primary Objective is to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra.
Launched due to increased threats from Pakistan-backed proxies following Operation Sindoor.
Over 8,500 troops have been deployed.
Security Architecture
- Robust security along both the Northern and Southern Yatra routes.
- Includes a dynamic counter-terrorism grid and prophylactic security deployment.
- Corridor protection measures are in place.
Technological Integration:
- A Counter-UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) grid with over 50 C-UAS and EW (Electronic Warfare) systems to neutralize drone threats.
- Regular UAV missions and live monitoring of Yatra routes
- Advanced technology for live tracking of Yatra convoys between Jammu and the Holy Cave.
- Constant situational awareness through high-resolution PTZ cameras and drone feeds.
Support to Civil Authorities & Logistics:
- Comprehensive assistance in disaster management and emergency response.
- Engineer task forces for bridge construction, track widening, and disaster mitigation.
- Over 150 doctors and medical personnel, two Advanced Dressing Stations, nine Medical Aid Posts, a 100-bed hospital, and 26 oxygen booths (supported by 2,00,000 liters of oxygen).
Signal companies for seamless communication.
EME (Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) detachments for technical support.
Bomb Detection & Disposal Squads deployed.
- Emergency rations for 25,000 persons, Quick Response Teams (QRTs), tent cities, water points, and plant equipment (bulldozers, excavators). Indian Army helicopters on standby for contingency response.
- Ensuring seamless multi-agency coordination for swift response and effective security management.
About The Amarnath Yatra:
The Amarnath Cave is a highly sacred site dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at an altitude of approximately 3,888 meters (12,756 feet) in the Lidder Valley.
The central object of worship is a naturally formed ice Shivlingam, which symbolizes Lord Shiva. This ice formation is believed to wax and wane with the phases of the moon, reaching its peak size around the Hindu holy month of Shraavana (July-August).
According to Hindu mythology, the Amarnath Cave is the site where Lord Shiva revealed the secret of immortality (Amar Katha) to Goddess Parvati. A pair of pigeons are believed to have overheard this secret and are said to have become immortal, with pilgrims sometimes reporting sightings of them in the cave.
The pilgrimage is considered a profound spiritual journey that purifies the soul, tests endurance, and fosters a deep connection with the divine.