Srinagar, June 12 -- Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged devotees to visit in large numbers as foolproof security arrangements are in place for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and urged the people to visit in large numbers.

Sinha, accompanied by senior officers, performed the "Pratham Puja", which marked the ceremonial beginning of the annual Amarnath Yatra. Sinha also took stock of the arrangements at the Shrine.

"I would request all the devotees of Baba Barfani to visit in large numbers for the yatra and pray to Mahadev for the progress of J&K and the nation. SASB and administration have improved the pilgrims' facilities," he said, adding that security forces have made foolproof security arrangements. "Jammu and Kashmir Pol...