JAMMU, Feb 3 (PTI): The cave shrine of Vaishnodevi, one of the most visited pilgrimage centers in the country, is on the radar of militants, a senior official said today.
"There is a threat to the cave shrine of Vaishnodevi from militants. We have received inputs that militants want to do some mischief," Special Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) NK Tripathi told reporters here.
"Elaborate security measures are in place as per the threat perception. There is no laxity on part of the CRPF," he said.
Jawans have been put on high level of vigilance and they started patrolling well before January 26 in Trikuta hills, the abode of cave shrine, Tripathi said, adding, "the shrine is secured and safe so pilgrims should not fear. They can undertake pilgrimage as CRPF is there for their security."
