Katra: A day after the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, the authorities have tightened the arrangements with full deployment of security personnel. Along with this, many new announcements have been made to prevent any kind of overcrowding in the temple premises. In fact, now the board has decided that booking for the journey can be done online only. Along with this, let us also tell you that the process of coming here for devotees to visit Mata Vaishno Devi temple is going on.

Let us tell you that a high powered inquiry committee constituted by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the spot and appealed to the general public to share the video, statement or any other evidence about the incident. He presided over the meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board here last Sunday. During this, officials said that the meeting was held at Raj Bhawan here and senior officials including Shrine Board Chief Executive Officer Ramesh Kumar were present. At the same time, in a series of tweets after this meeting, the Lieutenant Governor said that 'many decisions were taken to ensure the safety of the devotees. After important investigation, instructions were issued to make systemic reforms, start building infrastructure, 100% online booking if required. With this, he further said, 'Many steps were taken including proper use of technology, RFID tracking for effective management of crowds and queues, to decongest the entire route.

The board members will see its implementation. Apart from this, he also announced an additional ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of the devotees who lost their lives in the incident. During this, he said, "Apart from being given Rs 10 lakh as a grace amount, an additional amount of Rs 5 lakh will also be given to the families of the devotees who lost their lives in this unfortunate tragic incident." On the other hand, according to the officials, on Saturday. Over 27,000 pilgrims had visited the temple, while till 6 pm on Sunday, more than 15,000 pilgrims visited. The Yatra is going on smoothly at present and the visitors have expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Let us tell you that on the first day of the new year, 12 people lost their lives and 16 others were injured in a stampede that broke out between two groups of pilgrims during a crowd.

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