Chairs high-level review meet; says SC-ordered ceiling enforced
Srinagar, Jul 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, reviewing movement of pilgrims, traffic management, security arrangements, accommodation, registration status, and other logistical aspects.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, DGP Nalin Prabhat, Special DG Coordination S.J.M. Gillani, Principal Secretary Home Chandraker Bharti, Joint Director Intelligence Bureau Pankaj Thakur, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor and CEO Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari, and senior officers of Civil Administration, Police, Security Forces, and the Shrine Board.
During the meeting, it was observed that an unusually large number of pilgrims have been arriving without valid registration, causing long waiting times. The Lieutenant Governor said the Yatra is being conducted in accordance with the prescribed ceiling of pilgrim movement on the Yatra tracks, in pursuance of Supreme Court’s orders. Adherence to the registration schedule is imperative for ensuring the safety, security, and convenience of all pilgrims.
It was reiterated that only pilgrims possessing valid registration for the designated date shall be permitted to proceed on the tracks leading to the Holy Cave Shrine. The LG appealed to intending unregistered pilgrims to defer their travel for the next few days to avoid inconvenience upon reaching Jammu and Kashmir.
The administration has asked all intending pilgrims to complete the mandatory registration process and obtain a valid Yatra Registration Permit for their allotted date before commencing their journey. Pilgrims are requested not to travel without confirmed registration, as they shall not be permitted to proceed on the Yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor further reviewed security and logistical arrangements for the Yatra and directed all departments and security agencies to keep working in close coordination and maintain continuous liaison with all stakeholders, including Langar organisations, service providers, and other NGOs, for a safe, seamless, spiritually enriching, and fulfilling Yatra.
