Nitishwar Kumar, who was seen at the shrine with his wife and children, also happens to be the chief executive officer of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board. Other officials present for the ceremony include additional CEO of the Shrine Board Anup Kumar Soni and his wife, deputy commissioner Ganderbal Krittika Jyotsna and her husband Rahul Pandey, who is also the director of information and public Relations.