Additional District Magistrate Udhampur Sukhdev Singh Sambyal imposed the restriction on the movement of the yatris through territorial jurisdiction of Udhampur district before the prescribed schedule of the yatra from June 25, officials said.
The move came as a result of protests by the Amarnath bound yatris, led by VHP activists, to commence the yatra from Jayeshth Purnima.
"This decision has been taken to circumvent any law and order problem and other problems related to logistical support, security and other related problems of the intended pilgrims proceeding to the holy cave through Udhampur in contravention to the schedule issued by the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board", they said.