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Home Secretary stresses for foolproof security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra

Ahead of the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra, Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday reviewed its security and preparedness in a meeting in Srinagar and stressed for foolproof security for the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage that is being held after a gap of two years. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also expected to hold a security review meeting very soon.  <br />''<br />''The online registration for the pilgrimage has already begun and the holy pilgrimage is scheduled to be held for 43 days between June 30 and August 11 this year.<br />'' <br />''The Amarnath shrine pilgrimage to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine of Lord Shiva, located in the upper reaches of the Himalayas, is held from the twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Jammu and Kashmir government had canceled the annual Amarnathji pilgrimage due to the unprecedented Covid-19 situation in 2020 and 2021 after a discussion with Amarnathji Shrine Board members.</span><br />

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