Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Sanjeev Verma on Friday said that authorities have made tight security arrangements for safety of the pilgrims during the 45-day long Amarnath Yatra commencing from Monday, July 1.
The divisional commissioner along with Inspector General ofPolice, Jammu, MK Sinha visited Rambanand reviewed security arrangements along the national highway for smoothconduct of Amaranth Yatra, 2019, according to an official spokesperson.
The Div Com and IGP along with Deputy Commissioner, Ramnban,Showkat Aijaz Bhat, DIG, DKR Range, Bhim Sen Tuti Friday visited Yatra TransitCamps from Shaitani Nalla to Chanderkot to review the arrangements being put inplace by the administration for the annual Amarnath Yatra 2019.
The Div Com also reviewed the status of arrangements likeportable drinking water, power supply, installation of lights, bathroom, toiletfacilities and availability of essentials commodities for the pilgrims.
Meanwhile, the officers visited various langer sites,shelter sheds, joint control rooms established along the National Highwaybesides taking stock of deployment of QRT staff.
The Div Com directed the concerned departments includingPHE, PDD, R&B, FS&CAPD, EO MCs and others to ensure that all theservices and facilities pertaining to their respective departments are put inplace in full for successful conduct of the Yatra.
DC informed about the status of various facilities andarrangements like identification of locations for halt points, holding areasfor trucks besides installation of CCTV cameras at Langer sites for 24X7surveillance.
Div Com along with IGP also inspected National Highway anddirected the construction agencies for proper maintenance and management of thestretch from Nashri to Banihal to enable hassle free and comfortabletransportation during the yatra.
SSP, Anita Sharma and other senior officers also accompaniedthe dignitaries.