Srinagar, June 26 -- To keep a 360-degree vigil to ensure safe Amarnath pilgrimage, the Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday launched "Project Hawk Eye", said officials.

The project will not only keep a close watch on the ground but also on the sky using the latest techniques, including drones for real-time monitoring. Post the Pahalgam attack, more focus has been placed on security.

The 57-day Amarnath yatra will begin on July 3 from the traditional Pahalgam and Baltal routes and commence on August 28 amid tight security. Officials are hopeful that this year a record number of pilgrims could visit the Amarnath Shrine up in the mountains.

A police spokesman said that "Project Hawk Eye' is a comprehensive surveillance and security initi...