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Jammu and Kashmir Bolsters Security for Amarnath Yatra and Kheer Bhawani Mela

With over 350,000 pilgrims registered, authorities deploy extensive measures to ensure safe and smooth religious events following recent security challenges.

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Overview

  • The Amarnath Yatra is set to begin on July 3, while the Kheer Bhawani Mela is scheduled for early June, with security preparations in full swing.
  • Thousands of personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, Army, and other agencies have been deployed to secure pilgrimage routes and key sites.
  • Advanced surveillance systems, including drones, CCTV, and satellite phones, will monitor pilgrimage routes, and RFID-fitted vehicles will transport pilgrims to base camps.
  • A large-scale verification process is underway at the Nunwan Base Camp for service providers, including pony handlers and vendors, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
  • Tourism revival initiatives remain on hold until the pilgrimage season concludes peacefully, as officials prioritize security and successful execution of the events.