Srinagar, June 11 -- Jammu and Kashmir government has pressed highly specialized rescue teams into service to ensure safety of Amarnath yatris.

The government has upgraded rescue and emergency response mechanisms along the Amarnath yatra routes.

The government, in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, has strengthened its disaster management and rescue infrastructure this year, aiming for "zero casualties" in the event of any natural disaster or emergency during the pilgrimage.

Speaking to The Kashmir Monitor, Jammu and Kashmir Police Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) In-charge Ram Singh Salathia said 18 specialized rescue teams comprising around 200 trained personnel have been deployed along the twin routes leading to the holy cave...