IGP Jammu emphasises fool-proof security, welcoming ambience for Amarnath Yatris
Jammu, Jul 15: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti Tuesday emphasised fool-proof security with enhanced vigil and welcoming serene ambience for devotees of Amarnath Yatra.
Meanwhile, a fresh batch of over 6000 yatris embarked on the yatra to the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir from Jammu.
In a related incident, one registered yatri from Gujarat, on the way towards Baltal axis, died of cardiac arrest in Banihal.
As part of ongoing field reviews for Amarnath Yatra, IGP Jammu visited the Ram Langar site at Purani Mandi, Jammu, a key langar point serving yatris and local devotees, on Tuesday.
The visit aimed to inspect the temple premises, review the security deployment and examine the access control points in and around the temple complex.
The IGP gave on-spot directions to ensure enhanced vigil, particularly during hours of heavy yatri movement and stressed to maintain both security and a welcoming environment for the devotees.
He also took stock of the arrangements at the langar, interacted with volunteers and organisers, and conveyed appreciation for their tireless efforts in maintaining smooth operations.
In a heartening gesture, the IGP also actively participated in the langar service, distributing food and sharing a meal with the yatris to assess the quality firsthand.
“His interaction with devotees created an atmosphere of warmth and reassurance, reflecting the administration’s people-centric approach during Amarnath Yatra,” a few yatris present on the occasion said.
The IGP was accompanied by SP North Jammu, Vivek Shekher; SDPO North City, Vikram Singh Bhau and SHO Pacca Danga, Inspector Rakesh Jamwal, who briefed him on the local arrangements and deployment plans to ensure security, traffic regulation and uninterrupted support to the yatris transiting through the area.
Meanwhile, the 14th batch of 6388 yatris left the Yatri Niwas - Jammu-based camp at Bhagwati Nagar for the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir in heavy security on Tuesday.
As per officials, the fresh batch of 4886 men, 1308 women, 15 children, 158 Sadhus, and 21 Sadhvis departed from Jammu base camp in a convoy of 248 vehicles, including 129 buses and 73 Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) for twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal.
A total of 3887 yatris, comprising 3215 men, 556 women, three children, 102 Sadhus, and 11 Sadhvis, left for the Pahalgam axis at 4:15 am in a cavalcade of 145 vehicles, including 81 buses and 36 LMVs.
A total of 2501 yatris, including 1671 men, 752 women, 12 children, 56 Sadhus, and 10 Sadhvis, opted to embark on the yatra from the Baltal axis.
They left in a cavalcade of 103 vehicles, including 48 buses and 37 LMVs, at 3.26 am.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of yatris from Bhagwati Nagar base camp on July 2.
The Amarnath Yatra formally commenced on July 3 from both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes.
It would conclude on August 9.
However, in a tragic incident, in Ramban district, a registered yatri, Bipinchandra Rana, son of Bhogilal Rana of Gujrat, who was on his way towards Baltal, suffered a massive myocardial infarction at Lamber ground at about 8:45 am.
Rana, who had a history of hypertension, was initially taken to the Medical Aid Centre Yatra Ground, Lamber. After providing first aid, he was shifted to SDH Banihal for further management, where immediate CPR was initiated as per ACLS guidelines.
“However, despite all resuscitative efforts, the patient could not be revived and ECG showed flat line and was declared dead,” officials said.
