Security measures tightened ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Amarnath Yatra set to begin in a week, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said security arrangements have been tightened and facilities improved for the successful conduct of the pilgrimage. Jammu Additional Director General of Police Anand Jain has reviewed security arrangements along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, emphasising the need for the highest level of alertness to scuttle any attempt by terrorists to disrupt the pilgrimage, officials said on Saturday.
Taking part in the virtual 'Pratham Puja' ' which marks the ceremonial commencement of the Amarnath Yatra — at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar on Saturday morning, Sinha said 'darshan' for the pilgrims across the country will start on June 29 when the yatra commences.
«The (Shri Amarnath) Shrine Board and the J-K administration have made special arrangements for the pilgrims. In the last two years, the facilities for the yatris have improved a lot.»
Sinha said the roads leading to the cave shrine have been upgraded and some stretches have been widened by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) this year. «I think the yatris will be able to undertake a smoother pilgrimage this time,» he told reporters at Raj Bhavan after the puja.
The LG said people from all religions have always supported the yatra.
«I appeal to the people of J-K, especially those in the areas from where the yatra passes through, to keep alive the tradition of supporting the yatra and taking care of the pilgrims this year also. Peaceful and smooth pilgrimage helps
