'Capable Of Handling Challenges': J&K LG Manoj Sinha On Security Arrangements Ahead Of Amarnath Yatra
On Thursday, J&K DGP Dilbag Singh chaired a meeting of senior police officers of the Kashmir zone to review the security arrangements ahead of the Amarnath Yatra.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday assured of the security arrangements ahead of the Amarnath Yatra saying his administration is capable of handling challenges. “Challenges come but now we are capable of successfully handling the challenges,” he said while talking to reporters. Referring to the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting held in Srinagar last month, he said the people of Jammu and Kashmir “supported us a lot.” The Amarnath Yatra 2023 will commence from July 1, 2023, and will commence on August 31, 2023.
“Challenges come but now we are capable of successfully handling the challenges. For the first time, such a big international-level event was organised in Jammu and Kashmir. The G20 Tourism Working Group meeting was held here and the people of J&K supported us a lot,” said the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor.
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On Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh chaired a meeting of senior police officers of the Kashmir zone to review the security arrangements ahead of the Yatra. Speaking on the occasion, the DGP also complimented J&K police and other security forces for ensuring foolproof security for the recent G-20 meet in Srinagar.
Considering erratic weather conditions and rough terrain during the pilgrimage, the Border Road Organisation will complete the restoration work on the Amarnath track by June 15, reported news agency IANS.
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The scope of work involves snow clearance, widening of the track, restoration of all foot bridges, fixing of hand-rails, construction of break walls, etc.
Earlier, the Yatra track from Baltal to the Holy Cave was maintained by the Public Works Department (PWD), and the one from Chandanwari to the Holy Cave was maintained by the Pahalgam Development Authority.
In September 2022, the tracks were handed over to BRO for maintenance and upgradation.
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