Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called for seamless coordination among the Civil Administration, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB), J&K Police, Army, security forces, and all other key stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and successful conduct of the Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3.
Sinha chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials to review the security arrangements for the forthcoming Yatra.
The meeting was attended by top civil, security and intelligence officials.
A government spokesman said the Lieutenant Governor took a comprehensive review of the security apparatus and measures deployed by the security agencies to ensure safety of the pilgrims.
He directed for seamless coordination among the Civil Administration, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, J&K Police, Army, Security Forces, and all the other crucial stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and successful holy pilgrimage.
The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the working of the security grid and various significant steps being taken by Army, CAPFs and J&K Police to ensure foolproof security for the Yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor also reviewed the contingency plan, deployment of Police and security personnel, preparedness and response mechanism of line departments and emphasized on better coordination among all stakeholders involved in yatra management.
Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board and Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor gave an overview of the Yatra arrangements and key measures taken to further enhance the facilities and services for pilgrims and smooth conduct of Yatra.
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