16th batch of over 4600 pilgrims leave for Amarnath cave from Jammu
The 16th batch of over 4,600 pilgrims has departed from Jammu for the annual Amarnath Yatra. The pilgrimage is being conducted under strict multi-tier security arrangements along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
Why it matters
The Amarnath Yatra is a major annual religious event in India that requires significant logistical and security coordination due to the sensitive region and high volume of participants.
A fresh batch of 4,640 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here early Friday (July 17, 2026) for the annual Amarnath Yatra amid tight security arrangements , officials said.
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