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Ganderbal on High Alert for Kheer Bhawani Mela and Amarnath Yatra
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 21 Jun 2026, 10:32 PM
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Security measures have been significantly enhanced in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir in anticipation of the upcoming Kheer Bhawani Mela and the Amarnath Yatra.
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district have intensified security arrangements. This heightened security is in preparation for two significant religious events: the Kheer Bhawani Mela and the annual Amarnath Yatra.
The deployment of additional security personnel and enhanced surveillance are key components of the preparedness plan. The focus is on ensuring the safety and smooth conduct of both the pilgrimage and the local festival.
The Kheer Bhawani Mela is a prominent religious gathering held at the Ragnya Devi Temple, while the Amarnath Yatra involves devotees trekking to the sacred Amarnath cave shrine.
The deployment of additional security personnel and enhanced surveillance are key components of the preparedness plan. The focus is on ensuring the safety and smooth conduct of both the pilgrimage and the local festival.
The Kheer Bhawani Mela is a prominent religious gathering held at the Ragnya Devi Temple, while the Amarnath Yatra involves devotees trekking to the sacred Amarnath cave shrine.