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Kashmir Police chief orders operational readiness ahead of Amarnath yatra
ThePrint··19 Jun
ThePrint reported that IGP Kashmir V K Birdi directed forces to remain alert and maintain high operational readiness for the 57-day Amarnath pilgrimage starting July 3 from Pahalgam and Baltal routes.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Amarnath yatra begins on July 3 on two routes.
- Security forces are on heightened alert in Kashmir.
- Devotees should follow official yatra advisories.
What's Happening
- Birdi reviewed preparedness on June 19.
- The 48-km Pahalgam and 14-km Baltal routes will open.
- Contingency measures were reviewed at the briefing.
Yatra Context
- The annual pilgrimage lasts 57 days.
- Security grid coordination involves multiple agencies.
- Past yatras have faced terror and weather challenges.
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