Security To Be Enhanced for Amarnath Pilgrims, Yatra Begins on June 29

Srinagar: Significant enhancement has been done in the security of pilgrims heading for the annual Amarnath yatra that begins on 29 June, 2024, said Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday.

Sinha said this after the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the cave shrine marking the beginning of annual pilgrimage. The LG participated in the ‘Pratham Puja’ through virtual mode from Srinagar’s Raj Bhavan.

“There has been significant enhancement in essential facilities, infrastructure and security. We are taking every possible measure to ensure the yatra is smooth, safe and hassle-free,” the Lt Governor said.

Interacting with the media persons, the Lt Governor said, “Officials of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) and concerned departments are committed to provide better facilities and services for pilgrims. He urged all the enlightened citizens to come together to welcome and serve the pilgrims coming from different parts of the country and abroad.

This year, the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra will start from 29th June, simultaneously from both the routes – the Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district.

The Additional DGP (Jammu) Anand Jain examined the security arrangements on the Jammu-Srinagar highway through which the convoys carrying the pilgrims will move daily morning from Jammu till conclusion of the yatra on August 19.

Jain also reviewed security arrangements at the Jawahar Tunnel on the highway.