30,000 paramilitary to guard Amarnath yatra routes

30,000 paramilitary to guard Amarnath yatra routes
30,000 paramilitary to guard Amarnath yatra routes

NEW DELHI: Nearly 30,000 paramilitary personnel besides the local police will be deployed to ensure proper security for the Amarnath pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir beginning June 29.

The security personnel will be deployed along the two routes during the pilgrimage to the high-altitude shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.

“Proper security arrangements will be put in place for the Amarnath yatra,” a home ministry official said.

Nearly 30,000 paramilitary personnel will be deployed besides the local police, the official said.

The pilgrimage will begin on June 29 and conclude on August 7. (AGENCIES)