JAMMU, Jun 29 (Agencies): A full-scale convoy dry run for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026 was conducted on Monday as part of the comprehensive preparedness exercise to review security arrangements, route management and coordination among various agencies ahead of the annual pilgrimage.
The fully equipped Yatra convoy, comprising vehicles and personnel involved in the pilgrimage arrangements, reached Ramban district during the exercise.
The movement of the convoy was closely monitored by senior officers from the civil administration, police, security forces and other concerned departments.
The dry run was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu BS Tuti, DIG Traffic Dr Haseeb Mughal, DIG Doda, DIG Udhampur, DIG Kathua and senior officers of the CRPF, besides other officials associated with the Yatra arrangements.
During its halt at the Chanderkoot Yatra Langar site in Ramban, senior officers reviewed the facilities being prepared for the pilgrims, including arrangements for accommodation, food, traffic regulation and other essential services. The teams also assessed the preparedness of different departments deployed along the route.
After the brief halt, the convoy resumed its journey towards Banihal as part of the route assessment exercise.
The dry run was conducted to ensure seamless coordination between various stakeholders, assess convoy movement, review security measures, traffic management plans, emergency response mechanisms and other arrangements required for the smooth and safe conduct of the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026, which is scheduled to commence from July 3.
The annual pilgrimage attracts lakhs of devotees from across the country, and authorities have intensified preparations along both traditional routes — Pahalgam and Baltal — to provide a secure and hassle-free experience to the pilgrims.