Tag: Amarnath pilgrimage
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8 people killed in floods during Hindu pilgrimage in Kashmir
The pilgrimage concludes on Aug. 11, a full-moon night that Hindus say commemorates Shiva revealing the secret of the creation of the universe.
July 8, 2022 -
Police kills 3 terrorists, including 2 Pakistanis, tasked to attack Amarnath pilgrimage
As per the documents and other incriminating materials, one of the killed terrorists has been identified as Abdullah Goujri, a resident of Faisalabad, Pakistan.
June 14, 2022 -
Security for Amarnath pilgrimage reviewed at military garrison
The civil administration was overall appreciative of the role played by the Indian Army in helping them to develop capacities in specialized areas.
June 12, 2022 -
DGP Dilbag Singh orders Quick Response Teams to remain on high alert during Amarnath pilgrimage
SSP Ganderbal and officers from CRPF briefed the DGP, regarding the security and other necessary arrangements put in place for smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
June 8, 2022 -
ADGP Mukesh Singh orders 24×7 patrolling on infiltration routes, drone dropping points during Amarnath pilgrimage
He said the three districts, Jammu, Samba, and Kathua, were more vulnerable to cross-border infiltration of terrorists. Officers of CRPF, intelligence agencies, and J&K Police attended the meeting.
June 1, 2022 -
ADGP Mukesh Singh stresses exercises ahead of Amaranath pilgrimage
In a bid to tighten security arrangements before the upcoming Amarnath pilgrimage, the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu Mukesh Singh has emphasized the need for regular anti-tunnelling and anti-drone exercise along the India--Pakistan border to thwart nefarious designs of terrorists.
May 16, 2022 -
Holy ice lingam melting amidst uncertainty over the Amarnath pilgrimage
The Lieutenant Governor, GC Murmu, along with his family members performed the “Pratham Arti” at the shrine on 5 July.
July 16, 2020 -
Amarnath pilgrimage breaks 3 year record in first fortnight
As compared to this, the number of pilgrims visiting the shrine during the same period was1, 65, 006 in 2018, 1, 86, 853 in 2017, and 1, 72, 851 in 2016.
July 17, 2019 -
DGP takes stock of security at Amarnath pilgrimage base camps
He took stock of the security arrangements put in place at these important base camps for smooth and peaceful conduct of the yatra through Baltal and Pahalgam routes.
July 6, 2019 -
Amarnath pilgrimage: Security strengthened on highway at Pulwama and Banihal
Top Army, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB and J&K Police officers are constantly monitoring the security cover following directions of Home Minister Amit Shah to be fully alert and take all preventive steps to ensure violence-free pilgrimage.
June 29, 2019 -
On Day 2, Amit Shah, Guv Malik hold review meet on security situation in J-K
Beginning the day, Amit Shah visited the family of slain policeman Arshad Khan in the Srinagar district and offered condolences to the bereaved family.
June 27, 2019 -
Amit Shah reaches Srinagar to review Amarnath pilgrimage security arrangements
Immediately after reaching Srinagar, Shah reviewed the security arrangements for the smooth conduct of the upcoming 46-days long Amarnath pilgrimage that will begin on 1 July in South Kashmir.
June 26, 2019 -
Northern Army commander reviews security for Amarnath pilgrimage
Accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander Lt General KJS Dhillon, he visited the Army formations and units deployed for the Amarnath pilgrimage.
June 26, 2019 -
Amarnath pilgrimage: Governor reviews security arrangements with top brass
The top brass of the army, police, paramilitary forces, state and central intelligence agencies attended the meeting on Friday evening in Srinagar.
June 22, 2019 -
Heightened incidents of terrorism ahead of Amarnath pilgrimage worrying authorities
Jammu’s divisional commissioner, Sanjeev Verma, said that elaborate security and other arrangements have been made at the Yatri Niwas here from where the convoy of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir every morning.
June 18, 2019 -
Terror attack on vital Amarnath pilgrimage route sets warning bells ringing among security forces
The attack has sent signals to the top brass of security forces to revisit the security arrangements for the Amarnath pilgrims on both routes, Pahalgam and Baltal.
June 13, 2019 -
27 Mountain rescue teams to be deployed on Amarnath pilgrimage routes
11 Mountain Rescue Teams (2 more than last year) from the J&K Armed Police will be deployed to help women and sick pilgrims in negotiating difficult stretches on the Yatra routes.
June 12, 2019