Sources said that the Home Minister is expected to take stock of the situation on the ground and review the measures taken to ensure that the pilgrimage is carried out without any interruption. Intelligence inputs and field-level assessments are also likely to be discussed as part of the comprehensive security review.
Amarnath Yatra, one of the country’s most important annual pilgrimages, attracts thousands of devotees from all over India. Pilgrims undertake the journey to the Himalayan cave shrine via two routes – the traditional Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter Baltal route in Ganderbal district.
Given the region’s difficult terrain and past security challenges, authorities undertake extensive preparations each year to protect pilgrims. Security arrangements typically include area dominance exercises, road sanitation, convoy protection, and deployment of advanced surveillance and monitoring systems.
A multi-layered security network comprising the Central Armed Police Force, Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and intelligence agencies is usually deployed to secure the pilgrimage routes and base camps.
Sources said Monday’s meeting is expected to provide final review of preparedness and ensure seamless coordination among all stakeholders ahead of the Yatra.
This year’s Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to begin on July 3 and end on August 28. Authorities expect a large turnout of pilgrims and have already intensified preparations for the annual religious event.
