LG Manoj Sinha Visits Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Offers Prayers Amid Heightened Security Vigil

Jammu, November 14: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited the revered Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine situated atop the Trikuta Hills in Reasi district and offered prayers, an official spokesperson of Lok Bhavan said.

The Lieutenant Governor, who also serves as the Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), paid obeisance at the holy shrine and prayed for peace, prosperity and well-being of the people.

His visit comes a day after a senior police officer conducted a comprehensive security review of the shrine and its surrounding areas in the aftermath of recent terror attacks.

The security assessment was aimed at reviewing the existing security arrangements and ensuring effective measures to safeguard pilgrims visiting the holy shrine.

The Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, one of the most prominent pilgrimage destinations in the country, witnesses a continuous influx of devotees from different parts of India throughout the year.

The Lieutenant Governor’s visit assumes significance in view of the heightened security focus on the pilgrimage area, with authorities maintaining vigilance to ensure the safety and security of devotees and smooth conduct of the pilgrimage.

Further details regarding the LG’s visit were not immediately available.(KNC)