JAMMU:Arrangements are in full swing to welcome the devotees from across the country for an annual Shri Amarnath Yatra starting from July 2. The first batch of yatris will leave from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here.
Yatri Niwas, the base camp of Shri Amarnath Yatra here, is all set to accommodate the pilgrims for the holy pilgrimage. The district administration, along with the state government, is making adequate arrangements for the pilgrims at the yatri niwas with basic facilities at the doorsteps of the base camp.
Special arrangements have been made to serve hygienic food to the yatris in the community kitchen, an official here said.
He said that besides this, facilities like medical camp, ATMs, water, electricity, STD, have been arranged for the pilgrims on the spot. Apart from this, security has also been put in place in and around the venue, he said and added that additional deployment will be made at the base camp and for the convoys after the yatra begins. Ahead of the pilgrimage, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Simran Deep Singh in a meeting has issued orders to check the overcharging of eatables and black-marketing.
Mr Singh also directed the Health Department to provide ambulance service on toll free 102 number, besides asking for X-ray machines facilities to scrutinise pilgrims’ luggage and provide them locker facilities to safeguard their goods. Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone Danish Rana, in a meeting, had batted for enhanced security and vigil ahead of annual Amarnath pilgrimage.
Security and vigilance should be enhanced in a coordinated manner besides the need for proper regulation of yatra convoys on the national highway, Mr Rana said while reviewing the security arrangements. Stressing for keeping contingency plan ready in coordination with the civil administration, the IGP directed the concerned officers to identify the alternate places for accommodating yatris in case yatra halts due to landslides on highway, rainfall, or any other emergent situation. He emphasised on wide publicity through media to inform people to undertake their pilgrimage only on the dates as per their registration to avoid any inconvenience.
Mr Rana exhorted upon the officers to note the highlighted areas of concerns and put in synchronized efforts for the smooth and peaceful conduct of yatra.
(AGENCIES)
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