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Amarnath Yatra; NDRF conducts mock drill in Udhampur
State Times
|June 26, 2025
JAMMU: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a mock drill to prepare for any emergencies that may arise during the annual Amarnath Yatra, which begins on July 3 in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.
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The 13th Battalion of the NDRF, stationed in Udhampur, carried out mock exercises and specialised training to ensure a safe pilgrimage, officials said, adding that the drills included demonstrations regarding various emergency scenarios, rescue operations, medical assistance, and support for the yatra and its pilgrims.
This story is from the June 26, 2025 edition of State Times.
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