The first batch of Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims returned to Jammu and Kashmir (JK) Udampur on Friday after visiting the holy cave.
Meanwhile, security arrangements in JK including Udhampur have been strengthened, as the annual pilgrimage moves through the Baltal and Pahgam routes.
The annual pilgrimage, which began on Thursday, is being organized through Baltal and Pahalgam routes. The Jammu-Srinagar highway is an important route for thousands of pilgrims visiting the holy site.
In Doda, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has intensified the security system with repeating their commitment to ensure the safety of pilgrims and to eliminate any terrorist threats.
During a review meeting with Swami Vishwanand Saraswati in Mandi (Poonch) and local people, Digori-Poonch Range Tejinder Singh said, “Like last year, this year too, security and security will be taken care of.
In Kishtwar, Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Mehta told ANI that strong security measures have been kept along the Kishtwar-Batot route, including four posts on NH 244, including the main checkpoint in the bagger.
“Kishtwar district has made concrete preparations on the Kishtwar-Batot route. Four posts have been installed on NH244, with the main post in Baggar. When the Amarnath Yatra crosses this point, our police party ensures that any dishonest element passes.”
BJP MLA from Kishtwar, Shagun Parhar said, “Today, millions of devotees are going for Amarnath Yatra. People of Jammu and Kashmir are no longer afraid of anyone, and all conspiracies of Pakistan will fail. A conspiracy to disrupt the journey.”
Meanwhile, the second batch of pilgrims left from Nanwan Base Camp on Friday morning. Devotees praised the arrangements and expressed confidence in security measures. Singh said, “I am from Noida, and we are a group of 13 people. This is my first time. I am very excited. The arrangements are very good. There is nothing to be afraid of it.” (AI)
