Srinagar, July 5 -- Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday appealed to all intending pilgrims to undertake the Amarnath Yatra only after obtaining a valid registration permit for their allotted date. Since the start of yatra on Friday more than 26,000 yatris from different parts of the country have performed darshan at the holy cave amid tight security arrangements. LG chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing yatra. Sinha reviewed the movement of pilgrims, traffic management, security arrangements, accommodation, registration status, and other logistical aspects to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the Yatra. During the meeting, it was observed that an unusually large number of pilgrims have been arriving without valid registration, which is causing long waiting time for pilgrims to conduct yatra. The LG said the Yatra is being conducted in accordance with the prescribed ceiling of pilgrim movement on the Yatra tracks, in pursuance of Supreme Court's orders. Therefore, adherence to the registration schedule is imperative for ensuring the safety, security, and convenience of all pilgrims. "It was reiterated that only pilgrims possessing valid registration for the designated date shall be permitted to proceed on tracks leading to the cave shrine," the official spokesman said while quoting Sinha. LG appealed the intending unregistered pilgrims to defer their travel for next few days. "The administration has, therefore, asked all intending pilgrims to complete the mandatory registration process and obtain a valid Yatra Registration Permit for their allotted date before commencing their journey to Jammu Kashmir. Pilgrims are requested not to travel without confirmed registration, as they shall not be permitted to proceed on the Yatra," Sinha said.htc...