SRINAGAR: (Jul 15) Mock drills were conducted on Tuesday along the Amarnath Yatra routes in several districts of Kashmir to strengthen the security forces for the ongoing pilgrimage, police said.

A police spokesman said these mock drills were conducted without causing inconvenience to the yatris or the general public, and the cooperation of citizens and pilgrims was appreciated.

To ensure the safety and security of pilgrims undertaking the yatra, the police conducted mock drills along the designated yatra routes in several districts of the Kashmir valley, including Srinagar, Ganderbal, Budgam, Pulwama and Kulgam, the police spokesman said.