SRINAGAR : A day after protests rocked Baltal, base camp of holy Amarnath cave shrine, following clashes between tent and community workers, Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen Subrata Saha today visited Baltal, Domel and Pahalgam to review the security situation pertaining to yatra.
After accessing the situation on ground, Lt Gen Saha expressed confidence on the security arrangements in place and hoped that such an incident would not get repeated. He further said that the Army is committed to provide environmental security to people and pilgrims during the Amarnath yatra.
A Defence Ministry spokesperson said Lt Gen Saha was briefed by the Sector Commanders, Brigadier Kular and Brigadier Sood in charge of both the routes, on the security environment.
Consequent to the violent altercation between Bhandara wallas, tent and pony owners yesterday, locals and innocent Yatri’s approached the Army, who were deployed in close vicinity for assistance, he said.
The spokesperson said the Army responded immediately on humanitarian grounds and moved the stranded people to its camps.
In Domel approximately 1,500 and in Sonamarg 250 yatri’s were accommodated and provided shelter, food and other essential administrative needs, he said, adding, their safety and comfort was ensured. (AGENCIES)
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