Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday performed the 'Samapan Pooja' to mark the end of the annual Amarnath Yatra.

"I truly admire and appreciate the selfless contribution of all stakeholders and citizens for making this difficult Yatra hassle-free for the pilgrims," Sinha said.

Officials of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board - Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Executive Officer Nitishwar Kumar - and member of the board DC Raina also participated in the ceremony held at Raj Bhawan.

The Shrine Board and the J&K administration had made all the arrangements for carrying out traditional religious rituals at the holy cave.

The LG lauded the efforts of J&K Police, Army, CAPFs, Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, volunteers, ...