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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
No helicopter service for Amarnath pilgrims this year: Shrine board
A day after the Jammu and Kashmir government declared the Amarnath Yatra routes as no-flying zones from July 1 to August 10, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) on Wednesday announced that helicopter services would not be available for pilgrims this year. This is the first time that such a decision has been taken by the SASB in the backdrop of heightened security measures after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that triggered Operation Sindoor under which terrorist training camps were targeted in neighbouring Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. The announcement made by the SASB on its website read: 'The competent authority has in its order dated June 16, 2025, declared all routes of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra, including both the Pahalgam and Baltal axes, as a 'no flying zone' from July 1 to August 10, 2025. Consequently, helicopter services for pilgrim travel shall not be available in the yatra area during the Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY,) 2025.' Following an order by lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, the pilgrims should reach the cave shrine from both South Kashmir's Pahalgam and North Kashmir's Baltal routes on foot or by using ponies and palkis (palanquins), it added. The terror attack at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam had left 25 tourists and a local guide dead. India retaliated with Operation Sindoor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has only paused Operation Sindoor as terrorism will be treated as an act of war.
United News of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
IGP Kashmir chairs security review meeting in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 21 (UNI) Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V.K Birdi, on Wednesday took stock of the arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and Muharram during a high-level meeting in Srinagar. The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) will begin from July 3. At the onset of the meeting, the participating officers briefed the chair on the security arrangements planned for the smooth and peaceful conduct of Amarnath Yatra, Muharram, and other significant events, a police spokesman said. The officers shared valuable insights from past experiences, emphasizing the need for robust communication channels, seamless coordination among forces, and advanced real-time monitoring systems. Discussions focused on strengthening the existing security infrastructure, enhancing surveillance tactics, and optimizing personnel deployment at key locations. IGP Kashmir conducted a detailed review of the security framework and directed the officers to ensure the installation of CCTV cameras at all strategic locations. He emphasized the need for adequate manpower deployment at each camp and in sensitive areas to maintain a secure environment. IGP Birdi also stressed the importance of intelligence-driven operations, timely threat assessments, and proactive measures to mitigate potential risks, ensuring the safety of all participants. The meeting concluded with a strong commitment from all the officers to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the forthcoming events.
