Unregistered Amarnath Yatris Asked to Wait for RFID Cards, Says Divisional Commissioner
Srinagar, July 4, KNT: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Ansul Garg on Saturday appealed to unregistered Amarnath Yatris to wait until they are issued RFID cards, reiterating that only pilgrims with valid registration are permitted to undertake the annual pilgrimage to the Holy Cave.
Addressing a press conference, the Divisional Commissioner said a number of pilgrims have arrived in Kashmir without waiting for their allotted date of pilgrimage, while others had reached the Valley without completing the mandatory online registration process.
He said such pilgrims would have to wait until the necessary formalities are completed and clarified that they would not be allowed to proceed towards the Holy Cave without valid registration and RFID cards.
Ansul Garg said online registration for the annual pilgrimage remained open till April 15, but many devotees who could not register in time have now started arriving in Kashmir in the hope of undertaking the pilgrimage.
“We are informing all such yatris that they will have to wait. They cannot be permitted to undertake the pilgrimage without completing the prescribed registration process,” he said.
The Divisional Commissioner said nearly 26,000 pilgrims had paid obeisance at the Holy Cave during the past two days, describing the pilgrimage as smooth and well-managed.
He further said that in compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court, a ceiling has been fixed on the number of pilgrims allowed to undertake the yatra each day. Accordingly, only those who have completed online registration and fulfilled the mandatory requirements are being permitted to proceed towards the Holy Cave.
He appealed to devotees to cooperate with the administration and follow the prescribed procedures to ensure a safe, smooth and well-regulated pilgrimage. [KNT]
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