Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday urged pilgrims not to travel without obtaining valid registration for SANJY-2026. Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting on the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.

During the meeting, he directed all departments and security agencies to ensure seamless coordination while appealing to intending pilgrims to undertake the pilgrimage only as per their allotted registration dates to ensure the safety, security and smooth conduct of the annual Yatra.

Sinha chaired the meeting to assess the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. 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 Yatra.

During the meeting, it was observed that an unusually large number of pilgrims had been arriving without valid registration, causing long waiting times for devotees undertaking the Yatra.

The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that the Yatra is being conducted in accordance with the prescribed ceiling on pilgrim movement along the Yatra tracks, pursuant to the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

Therefore, adherence to the registration schedule is imperative for ensuring the safety, security and convenience of all pilgrims. It was reiterated that only pilgrims possessing valid registration for the designated date shall be permitted to proceed on the tracks leading to the Holy Cave Shrine.

The Lt Governor appealed to intending unregistered pilgrims to defer their travel for the next few days in order to avoid any inconvenience upon reaching Jammu and Kashmir. The administration has, therefore, asked all intending pilgrims to complete the mandatory registration process and obtain a valid Yatra Registration Permit for their allotted date before commencing their journey to Jammu and Kashmir.

Pilgrims have been requested not to travel without confirmed registration, as they shall not be permitted to proceed on the Yatra.

The Lt Governor further reviewed the security and logistic arrangements for the pilgrimage.

He directed all departments and security agencies to continue working in close coordination and maintain continuous liaison with all stakeholders, including Langar organisations, service providers and other NGOs, for a safe, seamless, spiritually enriching and fulfilling Yatra.

The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP, J&K; S.J. M. Gillani, Special DG, Coordination, PHQ; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; Pankaj Thakur, Joint Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB); Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor and CEO, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board; senior officers of the Civil Administration, Police, Security Forces, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, and other concerned departments.

–IANS

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