Taking a lesson from the worst-ever stampede on the first day of the new year, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine takes many preventive steps to avoid the reoccurrence of such tragedies.
First-time RFID cards are mandatory for all devotees performing the Yatra from Katra to the holy cave. Horses and batter car services will be provided free of cost to physically challenged pilgrims.
PIL was filed in the High Court to make the report of the inquiry committee public. A three-member inquiry committee was constituted after the incident.