The first batch of pilgrims will leave tomorrow from Bhagwati Nagar based Yatri Niwas, base camp of Amarnath yatra in Jammu, for their onward journey to the shrine located at a height of 13,500 ft.
With the first batch of yatris scheduled to leave for Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir tomorrow, over 4,000 pilgrims from various parts of the country arrived at the the base camp in the city amid tight security.
"Roughly over 4,000 yatris have arrived from various parts of the country in Jammu today. More pilgrims are arriving," deputy inspector general of police Farooq Khan said.
The first batch of pilgrims will leave tomorrow from Bhagwati Nagar based Yatri Niwas, base camp of Amarnath yatra in Jammu, for their onward journey to the shrine located at a height of 13,500 ft.
Khan, who welcomed the pilgrims at the newly set up reception-cum-assistance center at Kunjwani on the outskirts of Jammu city, said that adequate security measures have been taken for the yatra period.
"We have asked pilgrims and their families to pray for peace to prevail in Jammu and Kashmir when they pay obeisance at the cave shrine," the DIG said.
Security apparatus in and around the base camp has been activated, he said, adding officers have been asked to remain vigilant and maintain coordination with various agencies to ensure smooth conduct of yatra.
Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas was opened today for registration of pilgrims for lodging. With a multi-tier security, the Niwas spread in an area of several hectares of land has started community kitchens, assistance booths, joint control room, registration centre as well as boarding and lodging areas.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir minister for health and family welfare Sham Lal Sharma today visited a base camp at Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu to review the arrangements made for the yatra.
The minister directed senior officials of the police and civil administration to ensure the smooth conduct of the yatra.
Sharma also asked the deputy commissioner, Jammu to personally monitor the yatra on a regular basis and ensure that pilgrims do not face any kind of inconvenience.
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