Security Tightened For Amarnath Yatra Starting July 3; Pilgrims Advised To Travel Only With Official Convoys

As the annual Amarnath Yatra is set to commence from July 3, Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar has appealed to pilgrims to strictly follow security protocols and travel only with the official security convoy. The advisory comes in light of ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and orderly pilgrimage in the sensitive region.

Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar told IANS, "We would like to make an earnest request to all pilgrims, through your medium, as well as to the general public and social organizations, that anyone wishing to undertake the Amarnath Yatra must travel strictly with the official security convoy."

He said that the traveller should join the convoy for safety as there aren't any travel arrangements via train. "As you all know, like in previous years, travel regulations are being enforced again this year to ensure the pilgrimage is conducted safely and smoothly," he said.

Jammu, J&K: Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar says, "We would like to make an earnest request to all pilgrims, through your medium, as well as to the general public and social organizations, that anyone wishing to undertake the Amarnath Yatra must travel strictly with the… pic.twitter.com/3EqwOaXU2Y

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High-Level Meeting Reviews Amarnath Yatra Preparations

In Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting with prominent political leaders at Raj Bhawan on Thursday to review preparations for the pilgrimage. The meeting was attended by a wide spectrum of representatives from political parties including the National Conference, BJP, Congress, PDP, CPI(M), Jammu & Kashmir Apni Party, and People’s Conference, reflecting a unified approach to facilitating the pilgrimage.

Among those present were Omar Abdullah, Sat Sharma, Nirmal Singh, Kavinder Gupta, Tara Chand, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami, Sajad Gani Lone, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, Iltija Mufti, and Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Shah, as per All India Radio.

The L-G emphasised the coordinated efforts by the Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, Jammu & Kashmir administration, Police, and security forces to ensure the yatra proceeds without disruption. He thanked all stakeholders for their support and cooperation in maintaining the sanctity and security of the annual pilgrimage.

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