The first batch of over 4,000 pilgrims for this year's Amarnath Yatra has been flagged off from Jammu today. <br/><br/>Amid tight security arrangements, the Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh flagged off the yatra from Bhagwati Nagar base camp this morning. <br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion Dr. Singh said that full proof security arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of yatra.<br/>'<br/>Over 2.30 lakh pilgrims have registered for the yatra. The government has mobilised a heavy security blanket of over 35,000 to 40,000 troops including the police, the Army, the BSF and the CRPF. <br/>'<br/>Special DG CRPF S N Srivastva yesterday said that satellites and drones would monitor this year's Yatra. The special DG was interacting with media persons in Jammu while taking stock of arrangements for the yatra. <br/><br/>He appealed to the people to come in large numbers and participate in annual pilgrimage without any fear.<br/>