In Jammu and Kashmir, 300 additional companies of security forces will be deployed for the peaceful conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra commencing 30th of June this year. About 150 companies of CRPF and the remaining companies will be from BSF, ITBP, SSB, and CISF are arriving in Kashmir for yatra duty. This is in addition to the help to be extended by the army in Kashmir for the smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage.<br />''<br />''J&amp;K Government is expecting a record number of pilgrims this year. All vehicles carrying pilgrims will be fitted with RIFD chips&nbsp;and will be connected to control rooms. No vehicle carrying pilgrims will be allowed to cross a particular point after a cut-off time. At the registration counters, every devotee will be provided with a wristband with a micro-chip connected with the satellite towers installed at various locations. The movement of both, devotees as well as vehicles ferrying them, will remain under constant watch at the respective control rooms with the help of satellite, GPRS, microchips, and RFID Chips.<br />''<br />''Besides, 200 CCTV vehicles have been installed at the base camps and vulnerable slots identified by the security agencies that include some spots on the highways. All measures will be put in place to ensure every single pilgrim performs the yatra in a smooth manner and have a glimpse of Shiv Lingum at the holy cave shrine of Shri Amarnath Ji during the 43-day long pilgrimage.&nbsp;
News On AIR | April 21, 2022 8:43 AM
J&K: 300 additional companies security forces to be deployed for Amarnath Yatra