Terming it a s a big milestone for security forces, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain said on Sunday that six terrorists have been gunned down so far in the ongoing separate encounters in the Kulgam district
Amid heightened security, another batch of pilgrims departed from the Baltal Base camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar for the annual pilgrimage -- Amarnath Yatra.
To ensure safe and efficient movement of pilgrims and other commuters during the holy Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police have issued an advisory on National Highway-44 with cut-off timings and instructions for various convoy and non-convoy movements.
To ensure the well-being of pilgrims undertaking the holy Amarnath Yatra, the Udhampur Health Department in Jammu and Kashmir has deployed five mobile medical teams (ambulances) along the route from Tikri to Chenani Nashri Tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, Udhampur.
Another batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left from Pantha Chowk Yatra base camp in Srinagar under heightened security measures. The Yatris were singing devotional songs and hymns.
With Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann directed the Punjab Police to ensure smooth and safe passage for devotees going for the Amarnath Yatra, Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting of Police, Army, Civil Admini
According to the Ministry of Defence, Jammu, "The jawans of the Indian Army along with JK Police attempted to slow down and finally stop the bus from plunging down into a gorge by placing stones beneath the tyres of the vehicle."
Amid heightened security, another batch of pilgrims on Tuesday embarked on their journey to the Amarnath from the Pantha Chowk base camp at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Anantnag Police came to the aid of a group of Amarnath yatris who were struggling to continue their journey due to high altitudes on Monday. The Police personnel carried the ailing yatris on their shoulders, ensuring their safety and well-being.