Srinagar, June 24 -- With the annual Amarnath Yatra fast approaching, the 13th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has intensified its preparedness through a series of specialised training sessions and mock drills aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of pilgrims.

As part of the preparations, NDRF personnel are undergoing training that includes first aid administration, CPR techniques, rope rescue operations, and the management of soft tissue injuries.

Speaking on the sidelines of ongoing mock drill, Inspector Munshi Ram Sharma of the 13th Battalion said, "Today's mock drill was to prepare ourselves for the Amarnath Yatra. Pilgrims can come for the yatra fearlessly. We practised rope rescue and soft tissue inj...