Srinagar, July 10 -- Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday said this year's Amarnath Yatra has witnessed a greater number of devotees so far compared to last year, claiming that the surge is a positive sign for tourism in the Union territory. The LG also directed officials to take strict legal action against those found involved in fraudulent registration practices. In first one week, more than one lakh yatris have performed darshan and every day eight to ten thousand pilgrims travel through Pahalgam and Baltal routes to reach the shrine. "From registration to accommodation and food, no pilgrim should face any inconvenience. It must be our collective responsibility to make their stay in Jammu Kashmir divine and comfortable," the LG told the officials during his visit to yatra transit camp and yatri niwas at Pantha Chowk in Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the officials and pilgrims and enquired about the facilities. He directed the officials to ensure that every devotee of Lord Shiva receives round-the-clock care. "The figures from past week reveal that this year's Amarnath Yatra has witnessed a greater number of devotees compared to last year," he said. htc...