Srinagar, June 28 -- From hi-tech CCTV cameras to mountain rescue teams and from jammers to specially-trained sniffer dogs, security forces have mobilized all tech and human resources to secure the 38-day pilgrimage.

Nearly 581 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be deployed for the yatra. This is in addition to the local police, army, and other forces deployed on the ground for different counter-terror and internal security duties.

Of which, more than 180 companies of CAPS have been deployed in the Jammu region, which is the first base camp for yatris before embarking on pilgrimage to the Himalayas in Kashmir

"The administration is ready. We are committed to ensuring a successful yatra this year. Jammu and Kashmir...