The Jammu and Kashmir administration has observed that a significant number of registered Amarnath pilgrims are reaching the Union Territory before the date allotted to them for undertaking the pilgrimage.
In an official advisory, the administration clarified that no pilgrim will be allowed to proceed with the Yatra before the date mentioned in their registration. Pilgrims have been requested to begin their journey strictly on their assigned travel date. The advisory further appealed to devotees who have arrived in Jammu and Kashmir without completing the registration process to remain patient and wait until their turn comes.
The administration also reassured devotees that every registered pilgrim would be provided an opportunity to undertake the holy Amarnath Yatra. However, it emphasized that the pilgrimage would be conducted strictly in accordance with the prescribed procedures and the available carrying capacity to ensure smooth management.
Appealing for cooperation from all devotees, the advisory urged pilgrims to maintain discipline and support the administration in ensuring the safety and security of everyone participating in the pilgrimage.
Meanwhile, the influx of unregistered pilgrims into Jammu from various parts of the country continues to increase steadily. A large number of devotees have been seen standing in long queues at the registration and token issuance counters established along the Tawi riverfront as they wait to complete the formalities for undertaking the annual pilgrimage.
