Srinagar, July 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting with Camp Directors and senior civil, police, security and Shrine Board officials to assess the ongoing repair and restoration work on the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra tracks following recent heavy rainfall that affected several stretches of the pilgrimage route.
According to the news agency KNC, the Lieutenant Governor conducted a comprehensive review of the restoration efforts and took stock of the damage caused to Yatra tracks, safety railings and other essential infrastructure due to adverse weather conditions.
The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg; Additional Chief Executive Officer of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board Rahul Singh; Senior Superintendent of Police Anantnag Amod Nagpure Ashok; Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar Dr. GV Sundeep Chakravarthy; Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo; Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Jatin Kishore; Senior Superintendent of Police Ganderbal Sudhanshu Dhama; Camp Directors; and senior officers from the Civil Administration, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, Security Forces, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Health Department, Meteorological Department and other line departments.
During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor directed all executing agencies to undertake immediate restoration of damaged stretches and accord top priority to vulnerable locations prone to mudslides, landslides and shooting stones to ensure the safe movement of pilgrims.
Emphasising the safety and security of Yatris, LG Manoj Sinha instructed officials to deploy additional Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs) at critical locations and ensure continuous monitoring of weather conditions. He also directed that real-time weather advisories and alerts be proactively communicated to pilgrims to minimise risks during the pilgrimage.
The Lieutenant Governor further instructed all concerned departments to ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential services, including electricity, drinking water, communication facilities and healthcare services, so that pilgrims do not face any inconvenience during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
He stressed the need for close coordination among all departments and agencies to complete restoration works at the earliest while maintaining the highest standards of safety and preparedness along the Yatra route.(KNC)
