Adequate security in place for Amarnath yatra: CRPF DG

NEW DELHI: CRPF today said adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure a peaceful Amarnath Yatra begining July 2 in Jammu and Kashmir.

CRPF Director General K Durga Prasad, in a press conference here, said eight additional companies (about 800 personnel) apart from 30 such units of the force have been deployed for the annual pilgrimage.

A company consists of about 100 personnel.

The Central Reserve Police Force chief said "additional" security measures have been put in place by the force in coordination with other central forces, army and Jammu and Kashmir police.

The 48-day yatra will commence from the twin routes of Baltal in Ganderbal district and Chandanwari in Anantnag district of the state.