The smallest batch of 1,605 devotees departed from the Jammu base camp for the Amarnath Yatra on Friday under tight security. More than 4.47 lakh pilgrims have visited the cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 3
The third batch of 4,812 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the Amarnath Yatra under tight security. With this, 13,499 devotees have left Jammu since July 2, while more than 12,000 pilgrims offered prayers at the holy cave shrine on Friday
Over 1.11 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Amarnath Yatra in just six days since it began on July 3. Despite heightened security after past attacks, the pilgrimage continues smoothly, with strong local support and additional forces deployed along the route.
Thirty-six Amarnath pilgrims sustained minor injuries after five buses in a yatra convoy collided near Chanderkoot in Ramban district due to brake failure. Officials ensured prompt medical aid, and the convoy resumed its journey after replacing damaged vehicles.
As many as 3.97 lakh pilgrims have so far paid obeisance at the shrine since the beginning of the 62-day-long annual pilgrimage on July 1. The yatra will conclude on August 31.
