Jammu and Kashmir Police extends warm welcome to Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims in Ganderbal

GANDERBAL, July 2, 2026 — With the commencement of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, the Ganderbal Police accorded a warm and heartfelt welcome to the pilgrims entering the district.

On the occasion, Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, Science and Technology, and ARI and Trainings, Satish Sharma, alongside DIG Armed Kashmir Maqsood Ul Zaman, Ganderbal Deputy Commissioner Jatin Kishore, and Ganderbal SSP Sudhanshu Dhama personally welcomed the yatris, interacted with them, and conveyed their best wishes for a safe, peaceful, and spiritually enriching pilgrimage.

The officials assured the devotees that elaborate security, traffic management, and public facilitation arrangements have been put in place by the Ganderbal Police in close coordination with the civil administration, CAPFs, health department, and other stakeholder agencies.

Dedicated helping hand teams, assistance booths, and round-the-clock deployment of police personnel have been established to provide guidance, offer emergency assistance, and ensure the smooth movement of pilgrims along the yatra route.

During the interaction, the officers urged the yatris to follow the advisories issued by the authorities and cooperate with security personnel.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe, secure, and seamless pilgrimage experience for every devotee visiting the holy cave shrine while extending best wishes for a successful and spiritually fulfilling Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.