Srinagar, June 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Sonamarg and interacted with the representatives of Sonamarg Market Association, Hoteliers, Ponywalas, and other service providers for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The members of the delegations put forth various important matters pertaining to the smooth conduct of the forthcoming annual yatra of Shri Amarnath Ji.
The Lieutenant Governor assured them of due consideration and appropriate redressal of the issues highlighted by them. He also reiterated the commitment of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board and J&K Administration for the welfare of all the stakeholders associated with the holy pilgrimage.
Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector General of Police, North Kashmir Range, Maqsood ul Zaman, convened a critical security coordination and pre-yatra strategy meeting co-chaired by DIG NKOR (CRPF) R. S. Rawat at District Police Lines Baramulla. The meeting was attended by all District SSsP and COs of CRPF from the North Kashmir Range.
Deliberations recognizing the sensitive security environment, the meeting emphasized a robust multi-layered defense strategy for the overall security scenario and especially the upcoming yatra.
DIG NKR emphasized coordinated action across agencies to dominate sensitive zones, improve real-time intelligence sharing, and maintain full readiness. DIG NKR commended the professionalism and proactive stance of both the participating forces and provided direction on finalizing coordinated deployment of J&K Police and CRPF to ensure the safeguard and sanctity of the pilgrimage.
The meeting drew to a close with a resolute reaffirmation of collective dedication to uphold the highest standards of security, both generally across the region and specifically during the upcoming Yatra.