SRINAGAR, JULY 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, while urging devotees to undertake the pilgrimage only after obtaining a valid registration permit.
During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor reviewed the movement of pilgrims, traffic management, security arrangements, accommodation, registration status and other logistical aspects to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the annual pilgrimage.
Officials informed the meeting that an unusually large number of pilgrims have been arriving without valid registration, resulting in long waiting times and inconvenience for registered devotees.
The Lieutenant Governor stressed that the Yatra is being conducted in accordance with the prescribed ceiling on pilgrim movement along the Yatra routes, in compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court. He said strict adherence to the registration schedule is essential to ensure the safety, security and convenience of all pilgrims.
It was reiterated that only pilgrims holding valid registration for the designated date will be allowed to proceed on the tracks leading to the Holy Cave Shrine.
Appealing to intending pilgrims without registration, the Lieutenant Governor urged them to postpone their travel for a few days to avoid inconvenience upon reaching Jammu and Kashmir.
The administration has advised all devotees to complete the mandatory registration process and obtain a valid Yatra Registration Permit for their allotted date before beginning their journey, warning that unregistered pilgrims will not be permitted to undertake the Yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor also reviewed security and logistical arrangements and directed all departments and security agencies to maintain close coordination and continuous liaison with langar organisations, service providers and other stakeholders to ensure a safe, smooth and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, senior officials of the Civil Administration, Police, Security Forces, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, and other concerned departments.
