India, May 29 -- Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra 2025, the Centre has called for the deployment of 580 companies of the Central Armed Police Force. This will include about 42,000 on-ground CAPF personnel for the annual pilgrimage.

Speaking to news agency PTI, official sources stated that 424 companies are being sent to the union territory to ensure a safe yatra route. The companies relocated to the UT during Operation Sindoor will also be relocated.

Sources further stated that the Union Home Ministry has directed CAPF forces to "immediately" move and take position in the union territory.

"The Union home ministry has decided to deploy about 580 CAPF companies for the Amarnath Yatra this time. This includes about 150-160 units already presen...