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Amarnath Yatra: High level MHA delegation likely to visit J&K on Jun 20, 21 to review security

Jammu, Jun 18 (UNI) Led by union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, a high-level delegation of the union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir on a two-day visit to review the security arrangements for an upcoming 57-day Shri Amarnath Yatra starting from July 3.
Official sources said that the MHA delegation led by the union Home Secretary will also be comprising of top brass of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), intelligence and security agencies.
“The team is expected to take on-ground review of security and logistical preparedness for the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra as the preparations have entered their final phase across both Jammu and Kashmir Valley divisions,” they said.
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