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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Amit Shah tells security forces to maintain utmost vigil during Amarnath Yatra
NEW DELHI: The Union home minister Amit Shah has assured comprehensive facilities for Amarnath pilgrims whilst instructing security forces to maintain strict vigilance for the pilgrimage's successful completion. During a high-level security review meeting in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday night, Shah assessed the arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra. "Chaired a review meeting for the Amarnath Pilgrimage and evaluated the security arrangements and preparedness meant for the pilgrims. Instructed to maintain utmost vigilance and ensure seamless completion of the sacred journey," Shah wrote on X. The Union government and Jammu and Kashmir administration have committed to providing comprehensive facilities for the pilgrims' convenience. The Amarnath pilgrimage is scheduled from July 3 to August 9. Shah's arrival on Thursday evening marked his first visit to the Union Territory following Operation Sindoor , under strict security measures. On Friday, the Home Minister's itinerary includes visiting Poonch to meet residents affected by Pakistani shelling. He will also visit religious sites and meet BSF personnel in Poonch district, where 14 of 28 civilian casualties occurred due to Pakistani shelling and drone attacks between May 7 and May 10. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dark spots can age you by 10 years! Just take this from Guardian URUHIME MOMOKO Learn More Undo Official sources confirm the Centre has authorised deployment of 581 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), comprising approximately 42,000 personnel for the Amarnath Yatra. Of these, 424 companies are being deployed to the Union Territory, whilst the remaining forces, including about 80 companies deployed during Operation Sindoor, will be positioned to secure the pilgrimage route, pilgrims, and other areas including Srinagar.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Amit Shah directs security forces to maintain vigil during Amarnath Yatra
The government will leave no stone unturned to provide all required facilities to the Amarnath pilgrims, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, as he directed security forces to maintain utmost vigilance and ensure seamless completion of the annual pilgrimage. Shah said this after chairing a high-level meeting here on Thursday night to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra. Chaired a review meeting for the Amarnath Pilgrimage and evaluated the security arrangements and preparedness meant for the pilgrims. Instructed to maintain utmost vigilance and ensure seamless completion of the sacred journey," Shah wrote on X. The Central government and the Jammu and Kashmir administration will leave no stone unturned to provide the pilgrims with all necessary facilities, Shah said. The annual Amarnath pilgrimage will begin on July 3 and end on August 9. Shah arrived here on Thursday evening amid tight security, his first visit to the Union Territory after Operation Sindoor, officials said. The home minister will visit Poonch on Friday to meet the people affected by Pakistani shelling. Shah will also visit religious places and meet BSF personnel in Poonch district, which recorded the highest number of civilian fatalities 14 out of the total 28 deaths in Pakistani shelling and drone attacks between May 7 and May 10, the officials said. The Centre has ordered the deployment of 581 companies, comprising about 42,000 on-ground personnel, of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for the Amarnath Yatra, official sources said. While 424 companies are being sent to the Union Territory, the rest, including about 80 companies that moved to J-K during Operation Sindoor, will be "relocated" to secure the pilgrimage route, the pilgrims and other areas, including Srinagar, they said.
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Amit Shah directs security forces to maintain utmost vigil during Amarnath Yatra
Chaired a review meeting for the Amarnath Pilgrimage and evaluated the security arrangements and preparedness meant for the pilgrims. Instructed to maintain the utmost vigilance and ensure the seamless completion of the sacred journey. Central govt and J&K administration will…
