In view of the fast-spreading COVID19 infection in the country, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) on Thursday decided to temporarily suspend the registration for this year’s Yatra to the Amarnath Cave shrine.
Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) tweeted, “In view of evolving COVID-19 situation in the country and the need to take all necessary precautionary measures, registration for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is being temporarily suspended.” “The situation is being constantly monitored and it would be reopened once the situation improves.”
The Amarnath Yatra board said that they are monitoring the situation closely and will reopen once the situation improves. The 56 days annual Amarnath Yatra was to commence on June 28 and continue till August 22.
In view of evolving COVID situation in the country & the need to take all necessary precautionary measures, registration for Shri Amarnath ji Yatra is being temporarily suspended. The situation is being constantly monitored and it would be reopened once the situation improves.
— Shri AMARNATHJI SHRINE BOARD SASB (@ShriSasb) April 22, 2021
For that online registration began on April 1, which now stands suspended. In March the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir had reviewed the preparations and arrangements for a smooth and safe Yatra.
All the divisional commissioners were directed to closely monitor the arrangements in transit camps along the route.
This year around six lakh pilgrims were expected to come for the Amarnath yatra. It may be recalled that the Yatra had been cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
Source: dnaindia.com