Meanwhile, a van carrying Amarnath pilgrims met with an accident near Chandanwari in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, leaving at least two persons injured, officials said on Sunday.
"Today, a van carrying Shri Amarnath Ji Yatris met with an accident near Chandanwari. The pilgrims sustained serious head injuries & were promptly evacuated by the #BSF QRT (Quick Response Team) to a nearby hospital," the Border Security Force (BSF) said in a post on X.
The annual yatra which lasts for 45 days is a major concern of the government amid the recent terrorist attacks in Jammu Kashmir. The administration has left no stone unturned to ensure the safety and well-being of the pilgrims amidst the heightening concerns and the challenging terrain o
The authorities have significantly bolstered security measures along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) to guarantee the smooth and safe passage of pilgrims for Amarnath Yatra 2024.
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from the Amarnath Yatra base camp in Jammu on Friday morning.
To ensure the best health facilities for the Shri Amarnath Yatris, LG Manoj Sinha also interacted with the team of Doctors at the Nunwan base camp, Pahalgam.
In a significant move to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the upcoming Amarnath Ji Yatra 2024, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Vinod Kumar, provided a comprehensive briefing to 15 probationary Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySP) of the 2023 batch.