Pahalgam, May 16: In view of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra administration and security forces have tightened their belts for smooth conduct of the holy pilgrimage.
Ganderbal police party headed by SSP Shri Nikhil Borkar along with other senior officers visited Baltal base camp, Domail and Holy Cave to review the security-related arrangements enroute to Shri Amarnath cave.
During the visit to the holy cave that is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva, the party inspected all the routes. Moreover, all other security arrangements were reviewed for the safety of the pilgrims.
The team took stock of enroute deployment and other security measures to be put in place during the upcoming yatra.
SSP Ganderbal also took a detailed security review of Base camps at Baltal and Domail, besides other strategic locations and camping sites along the Yatra route.
He also reviewed traffic management for smooth passage of Yatra convoys and the availability of parking places. He also directed all the officers to maintain highest level of alertness, ensure proper access control and checking and frisking of all vehicles before and during the Yatra.
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