Srinagar: Northern Army Command Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday visited the Amarnath Cave shrine to take stock of the situation and reviewed the progress of the yatra.
Lt Gen Dwivedi, who arrived in Srinagar today on one-day visit, was accompanied by GOC Chinar Corps Lt Gen ADS Aujla, visited Northern Route of Shri Amarnath ji Yatra to take stock of the situation and review progress of the yatra along the Nilagrar, Baltal, Domel, Brarimarg, Sangam and Holy Cave route, in the aftermath of the July 8 cloudburst and flash flood, during which 15 yatris lost their lives.
Teams from the Indian Army, JKP, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, BSF, CRPF, SASB and other government agencies worked day and night on a war-footing to provide rescue and relief to the affected Yatris.
The Army Commander interacted with all ranks carrying out selfless service and in recognition, presented Commendation Cards to security personnel of the various agencies deployed on Amarnath route.
The Army Commander also interacted with the participants of Kargil Vijay Diwas Motorcycle expedition at Nilgrar (Sonamarg).
The motorcycle rally has moved towards Kargil, as part of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022 celebration, scheduled on July 26. While appreciating the event, he said that such efforts motivate and bind the citizens of the country to the idea of the nation.
He also remembered the sacrifices done by the brave soldiers in Kargil war and emphasised to never forget the lessons learnt during the conflict.
The Army Commander arrived at Chinar Corps Headquarters later in the day.
He was briefed by Lt Gen Aujla on the overall security situation in Kashmir valley. He also took stock of the prevailing activities for Amarnath Yatra and measures that have been instituted towards safety and security of the pilgrims.
UNI
