Amarnath Yatra 2025 beginning July 3 for reduced duration of 38 days

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, JUNE 05 (STC): The Amarnath Yatra 2025 beginning from July 3 is marking a reduced duration of 38 days for the first time along with added security, says a report by news agency ANI. Besides, a total of 581 companies from various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will be deployed during the Yatra.
“The pilgrimage, scheduled to take place from July 3 to August 9, will now be conducted over a reduced duration of 38 days for the first time,” ANI reported.
Meanwhile, it’s for the first time, jammers will be installed to protect the Shri Amarnath Yatra convoy during its movement, which will be escorted by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). During the passage of the convoy, all roads leading to the Yatra routes and National Highways will be temporarily blocked to ensure maximum security.
Besides, a comprehensive deployment will include Road Opening Parties (ROPs) to secure and clear the routes, Quick Action Teams (QATs) for immediate response to threats, Bomb Disposal Squads (BDS) for detecting and neutralizing explosives, K9 units (specially trained sniffer dogs), and drones for aerial surveillance.
These arrangements will be in place on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes to the Amarnath Cave Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, reads the report.
It’s pertinent to mention that Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board has made it clear that those below 13 years and above 70 years of age will not be permitted for this Yatra despite they obtain the compulsory medical certificate. Also, pregnant women will not be permitted, even if they produce a compulsory medical certificate.
(STC)