Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims receive warm welcome at Shadipora transit camp in Bandipora​

BANDIPORA, July 2, 2026 — The first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims received a warm, traditional welcome at the Shadipora Transit Camp on Thursday. Deputy Inspector General of Police for the North Kashmir Range, Vinod Kumar, alongside Bandipora Deputy Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib and Senior Superintendent of Police Ajaz Ahmad Zargar, greeted the yatris with flowers and extended their best wishes for a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey.

The officers interacted closely with the pilgrims to enquire about their well-being and reaffirmed the commitment of the district administration to ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free pilgrimage.​Ahead of the reception, the deputy commissioner and the senior superintendent of police carried out a detailed inspection of the camp arrangements to review accommodation, sanitation, drinking water, healthcare, electricity, traffic management, and security deployment.

Expressing satisfaction with the extensive preparations made by the district administration, police, and line departments, they directed all stakeholders to maintain close coordination and ensure uninterrupted services throughout the yatra period. The pilgrims spoke positively of the facilities and thanked the authorities for their efforts, while the deputy commissioner reiterated the district’s resolve to prioritize safety and comfort through efficient service delivery.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Zaffar Husson Shawl, Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Sumbal Murtaza Ahmad Sheikh, and other senior officers were also present to oversee the reception and general arrangements.