NEW DELHI: Security along the two routes of Amarnath Yatra, beginning July 2, will be tightened in the wake of killing of eight CRPF personnel in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
Top Home Ministry officials are in constant touch with Jammu and Kashmir Government for ensuring security to pilgrims going to the cave shrine located in the Himalayan range at a height of 12,756 feet.
As many as 12,500 central paramilitary personnel and 8,000 State policemen will be deployed along the two routes — one from South Kashmir’s Pahalgham and the other through Northeast Sonamarg, also a tourist spot.
The Army personnel will also be deployed in peripheral areas besides Quick Reaction Teams, officials said.
Efforts are on to improve the communication networks and other basic facilities along the two Yatra routes so that pilgrims get comfort during the arduous pilgrimage as well as in case of any emergency.
There is no specific threat to the 48-day long yatra to the cave shrine but all security arrangements have been made by the State Government with active support of the Central Government, the official said. (AGENCIES)
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