Jammu & Kashmir: Budha Amarnath Yatra Set to Begin July 28

Quick Summary

• Senior Jammu and Kashmir government officials reviewed arrangements for the 13-day Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district.
• Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh assessed security plans and emphasised devotee safety.
• The first convoy will leave Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on july 28,traveling to Mandi tehsil,Poonch,under full security measures.
• Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar directed setting up help desks and registration counters at Bhagwati Nagar and Jammu Railway Station for pilgrims.
• Key arrangements include accommodation with power supply, drinking water, langars (community kitchens), parking spaces, waterproof tents, and mobile toilets along the route.
• Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti highlighted strict adherence to convoy timings while urging public awareness about traveling only within the official convoy for safety reasons.

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