Jammer will be installed for the first time to protect the convoy of Amarnath Yatra, which will be provided by the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) security. During the passing of the convoy, both the routes of the journey and all the roads leading to the National Highway will be closed for safety. The decision came after the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April. 26 tourists were killed in a terrorist attack in Bisaran Valley.
Apart from this, 581 companies of different Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be deployed for the yatra. Which includes about 42000 to 58,000 personnel. The CAPF consists of the Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force, Sashastra Seema Bal, Indo Tibet Border Police, Central Industry Security Force.
According to media reports, 156 companies were already posted in Jammu and Kashmir, while 425 new companies will be deployed by June 10. The journey from 3 July to 9 August is taking 38 days for the first time. On August 9, the day of Rakshabandhan will be completed with stick Mubarak.
\ Drone and Special Sniffer Dog will also monitor
To secure the Amarnath Yatra, the road opening party (ROP), Quick Action Team (QAT) for immediate action on dangers, Bomb Defwel Squad (BDS), K9 units (specially trained investigative dogs) and drones will be included for air monitoring to detect explosives. These arrangements will be applicable to both Pahalgam and Baltal routes leading to the Amarnath Cave Temple in Jammu and Kashmir.
5 lakh passengers arrived in 2024
The journey was 52 days in 2024. The journey went on for 62 days in 2023, 43 days in 2022 and 46 days in 2019. The journey was postponed in 2020-21 due to the Korona epidemic. More than 5 lakh devotees visited Baba Barfani in the holy cave in the Amarnath Yatra, which lasted 52 days in 2024.
In 2023, 4.5 lakh passengers attended. In 2012, a record 6.35 pilgrims visited. In 2022, the figure was reduced due to Kovid and 3 lakh pilgrims arrived to visit.
