July 30, 2024 7:17 AM.
Another batch of 1477 pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu for the Kashmir valley to perform pilgrimage to Amarnath Cave Shrine. The pilgrims left the base camp in a cavalcade of 52 vehicles early this morning.
The batch included 1142 Men, 254 Women, 03 Children, 66 Sadhus & 12 Sadhvies ( female sadhus). Of these 377 pilgrims left for Baltal base camp and 1100 for Pahalgam base camp at 3:25 AM from where they will proceed for their further journey to the holy cave.
The Shri Amranathji Shrine Board organises the Amarnath Yatra, which is divided into two routes, one through Pahalgam and the other through Baltal in the Ganderbal district of Kashmir. Baltal serves as the camping ground for pilgrims in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Yatra, which commenced formally on June 29 from the Baltal and Pahalgam base camps in Kashmir, is scheduled to conclude on August 19.
This year, the Amarnath Yatra is taking place amid a significant increase in the number of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier on July 24, Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, convened a Joint Security Review Meeting at Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam. IGP Kashmir directed all security agencies to work in close coordination to ensure a safe and secure Amarnath Yatra.
The meeting also focused on strategies to counter terrorism and maintain law and order in the Pahalgam axis. The review meeting underscored the commitment of all stakeholders to ensure the safety and security of the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims.
Devotees of Lord Shiva undertake this arduous annual pilgrimage to the holy cave located in the South Kashmir Himalayas.