Srinagar, Jun 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called for seamless coordination and synergy among the civil administration, Shri AmarnathJi Shrine Board, security forces and other crucial stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and successful conduct of 38-day annual Amaranth Yatra slated to commence on July 3.
LG Sinha, according to the news agency took a comprehensive review of the security apparatus and measures deployed by the security agencies to ensure safety of the pilgrims.
During the meeting the Lieutenant Governor directed for seamless coordination among the civil administration, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, J&K Police, Army, Security Forces, and all the other crucial stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and successful holy pilgrimage, said an official.
LG Sinha directed for seamless coordination among the civil administration, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, J&K Police, Army, Security Forces, and all the other crucial stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and successful holy pilgrimage, he added.
The Lieutenant Governor, the official said, also reviewed the working of the security grid and various significant steps being taken by Army, CAPFs and J&K Police to ensure foolproof security for the Yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor also reviewed the contingency plan, deployment of Police and security personnel, preparedness and response mechanism of line departments and emphasized on better coordination among all stakeholders involved in yatra management, they said.
Earlier this week LG Sinha performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the Amarnath cave shrine, nestled in Himalayas, marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual yatra this year. He assured the pilgrims that foolproof security arrangements have been put in place for the yatra and urged pilgrims to visit the cave shrine in large numbers.
“The Pratham Puja was concluded. I request the devotees to come in large numbers for the yatra which will start on July 3 and conclude on Raksha Bandhan on August 9,” LG Sinha said. “I urge all the devotees of Baba Barfani to visit in large numbers for the Holy Yatra and pray to Mahadev for progress of J&K and the nation.”—(KNO)
