Security beefed up in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal ahead of Kheer Bhawani Mela, Amarnath Yatra (opens original article in a new tab)

Security has been increased in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district before the Kheer Bhawani Mela and Amarnath Yatra to ensure safe pilgrimage conditions.

• Security personnel conducted area domination exercises in Ganderbal district ahead of the Kheer Bhawani Mela and Amarnath Yatra
• Highway checking and surveillance measures were strengthened on the Ganderbal-Baltal axis for the Amarnath Yatra
• Advance Security Tasking exercises are underway to assess and strengthen the security grid during the Yatra period
• IGP Kashmir Zone reviewed security arrangements at the Kheer Bhawani Temple for the Mela