L-G Sinha reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra; directs officials ensure pilgrims' safety

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired the Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar to review the current security situation in the Union Territory and the arrangements for the annual Amarnath Yatra.

The meeting was attended by Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, DGP Nalin Prabhat, senior officials of armed forces, CAPFs, J&K Police, Intelligence Agencies and civil administration.

During the meeting, he reviewed the security preparedness for the Amarnath Yatra — which is scheduled from July 3 to August 9 — and directed the senior officials of armed forces, CAPFs, Intelligence Agencies and J&K Police to take all necessary action to ensure a safe and peaceful pilgrimage.

The L-G also congratulated them for ‘Operation Sindoor’ and successfully neutralising the situation in the last few days. He directed all security agencies for precise, intelligence-led operations to neutralise terrorists and dismantling of support cells. He also discussed key strategies and approaches to achieve the goal of 'terror-free J&K'.