Amarnath Yatra 2024: On Friday morning, Manoj Sinha, the lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir, ceremoniously ushered in the initial group of pilgrims departing from the Amarnath Yatra base camp in Jammu. LG Manoj Sinha conducted prayers at the temple prior to releasing the first group of pilgrims on the Amarnath Yatra.
LG Manoj Sinha Flags Off First Batch of Pilgrims
Following the announcement of the first batch, LG Manoj Sinha stated, “First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims have departed from Jammu. In the last 3-4 years, a lot of arrangements have been made for the yatra and this time also J&K administration has done all the necessary arrangements, security has been heightened.”
Jammu has been arrived by lakhs of pilgrims ahead of the Amarnath Yatra. The first group will embark on their Amarnath Yatra in Pahalgam and Baltal base camp after traveling in a convoy under strict security. Images show pilgrims shouting “Bham Bham Bholey” and participating in feces dancing as part of the inaugural Amarnath Yatra group.
BJP Leader Expresses Optimism for Yatra
Meanwhile, the BJP leader Devender Singh Rana said, “We hope that with the grace of Bhole Shankar, this year also the yatra will bring happiness and would be a good experience for everyone…like every year. People will get Jammu and Kashmir resident’s love, affection and care. The people from all over the nation, will receive the blessings of Lord Shiva. Whole India and Jammu and Kashmir will fasten its way of the path of development. Like every year, this year also all the arrangements have been made.”
Enhanced Security Measures on National Highways
Moreover, CCTVs have been placed on national highways to bolster security and handle traffic-related problems. Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai said, ” To strengthen the security further, CCTV cameras have been installed on National Highway…around 10 CCTV points have been made from Udhampur to Banihal where continuous monitoring will take place. If any traffic related issue arises, we can address it immediately. Our motive is that Amarnath Yatra pilgrims get all the facilities including food, water and electricity…”.
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