Proper safety preparations are in place for this 12 months’s Amarnath Yatra, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha mentioned on Sunday, amid studies of a better menace notion for the pilgrimage.
He mentioned the administration and the folks of the union territory have joined arms collectively to make the yatra a secure and profitable occasion.
“Security forces have coordinated in a better way and I can say that one of the best arrangements regarding security are in place (for yatra) and by the grace of God, everything is going on well,” Sinha informed reporters right here.
Security companies have flagged a better menace notion for this 12 months’s yatra. Three-tier safety preparations have been put in place with the deployment of extra personnel on the routes resulting in the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas.
“Yatris who have come from different parts of the country are satisfied with the arrangements and the way the people have welcomed them, they have kept their tradition alive,” Sinha mentioned.
Asked if Prime Minister Narendra Modi will come for the pilgrimage this 12 months, he mentioned everybody who needs to return shall be welcomed.
“Whether he (PM) will come or not, I cannot say anything on that, but we should keep in mind that if any VIP comes here, the yatris should not face any inconvenience. Our focus is on yatris — a common man who comes because of his faith,” the Lt Governor mentioned.
To a query in regards to the variety of pilgrims who’ve visited the holy cave up to now, Sinha mentioned, “I think the numbers are over 50,000 and it is increasing continuously.” In response to a question about vans carrying necessities in addition to vacationers dealing with difficulties on the Srinagar-Jammu nationwide freeway as a result of yatra, he mentioned the administration is making an attempt to enhance the scenario.
“There is a marked enchancment. We are attempting to facilitate (vans carrying) perishable items, and vacationers as properly. Traffic may even transfer in the proper method. A directive has been handed that vegatables and fruits exported from listed below are allowed easily.
“The only thing to be kept in mind is that when the batch of yatris passes, they will be stopped briefly and allowed afterwards,” Sinha mentioned.
Source: www.financialexpress.com”