Union Home Ministry Additional Secretary Gyanesh Kumar met Jammu and Kashmir Governor S P Malik in Srinagar on Friday and discussed about the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Amarnath Yatra, scheduled to begin next month.
Mr Kumar, who was accompanied by senior intelligence officers, briefed the governor regarding the foolproof arrangements being made for the pilgrimage, including en-route facilities for the devotees and security issues, a Raj Bhawan spokesperson said.
The additional secretary informed Governor Malik about the extensive meetings with the state police, intelligence agencies and the officers of the state administration, the spokesperson said.
The officers also informed the governor about the aerial reconnaissance undertaken at the Pahalgam and Baltal routes and observations of the arrangements, the spokesperson added.
The pilgrimage is beginning on July 1.
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