Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan Monday said that additional transit camps have been established in different areas of summer capital Srinagar for Amarnath pilgrims.
He said a transit a camp has been established at Panthachowkwith all basic amenities enough to cater to 2000 pilgrims. Two more transitcamps have been established at HMT and Zakura, in case of exigency, he said,adding more than a thousand Amarnath Yatris will be accommodated in thesecamps.
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar was asked to provide all kindof support besides monitor all facilities for smooth functioning of the campsin the capital city.
All major hospitals in Anantnag, Srinagar and Ganderbaldistricts have also been dedicated to the pilgrims on 24×7 basis.
A total of 31 teams of SDRF teams have already beenstationed at 20 locations with 556 personnel on the job. Tourism department hasalready established 31 shelter sheds at various locations en-route to the holycave.