Pahalgam, June 10 -- With less than a month left for the commencement of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra -2026, Anantnag Police, in coordination with Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), conducted a comprehensive mock drill at Chandanwari, Pahalgam, to assess and enhance preparedness for ensuring a safe, secure and incident-free pilgrimage.

The annual Amarnath will officially begin on July 3 and is scheduled to conclude after 57 days on August 28, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan. The pilgrimage will commence simultaneously from the traditional 48-km Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district.

The exercise was aimed at testing the operational readiness, response mech...