First batch of Amarnath Yatris reaches Kashmir
More than 12,000 devotees arrive as authorities tighten security across Valley
More than 12,000 devotees arrive as authorities tighten security across Valley
Authorities assure devotees of security, medical and logistical support
Senior officials receive Amarnath Yatris across transit points amid heightened vigilance
Inspects arrangements at Pahalgam, Banihal; stresses coordination among agencies
Police, Army, CAPFs intensify surveillance, counter-terror operations and emergency preparedness before yatra
Authorities regulate movement of passenger and freight vehicles, divert select traffic via Mughal Road to facilitate yatra convoys
Succeeds General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after over 4 decades of military service
LG Sinha set to flag off first batch of yatris from Jammu on July 2 ahead of formal commencement of the yatra on July 3
Joint CCTV control rooms, facial recognition cameras, three-tier access control system, anti-sabotage teams tasked with security sweeps