On June 30, the Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) of the Jammu and Kashmir police, located in northern India, carried out mock drills in preparation for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, which is set to commence on July 1. The drills took place on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes.

Despite the challenging snow-covered terrain, the dedicated MRT officials coordinated their efforts, leaving no stone unturned to ensure the safety and well-being of the pilgrims undertaking the sacred journey. Their commitment to providing a secure and risk-free experience for the pilgrims was evident as they persevered through the demanding conditions.

The MRT extended a warm welcome to pilgrims from all corners of the country and assured them of their readiness to serve. The Amarnath Yatra, a significant pilgrimage for Hindus, begins on July 1 and concludes on August 31. The Amarnath cave, believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, holds immense spiritual importance for devotees.

Reports indicate that groups of 200 pilgrims from states like Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat have already arrived at the Bhagwati Nagar base camp. Officials meticulously inspected all arrangements made for the pilgrims, ensuring their safety and preventing any untoward incidents along the way.

This footage was filmed and produced 30 June 2023.

The Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) of the Jammu and Kashmir police in northern India held mock drills on the eve of Amarnath Yatra, which starts from July 1.

This happened on June 30 on both routes of Pahalgam and Baltal.

Visuals showed the officials of the MRT conduct coordinated drills in the snow. Despite the tough conditions, they continued their drill to ensure that no stone was left unturned as they prepared to make sure that the people coming for the pilgrimage had a good and risk-free experience. The MRT also welcomed pilgrims all over the country and stated that they would always be ready to serve them. The Amarnath Yatra begins on July 1 and it will finish on August 31.

As per a report, the Bhagwati Nagar base camp saw the arrival of groups of 200 pilgrims who hailed from states like Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. All the arrangements made for the pilgrims were checked by the officials to ensure that no untoward incident took place. For Hindus, the Amarnath Yatra holds a lot of significance as for them, this pilgrimage is a journey to the Amarnath cave, which is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva stays.