Another batch of pilgrims on way to Amarnath shrine

A fourth batch of over 6,700 pilgrims has departed from Jammu for the annual Amarnath Yatra under tight security. Authorities have urged unregistered pilgrims to delay their travel due to high demand and limited registration slots.
Why it matters
The Amarnath Yatra is a major annual religious pilgrimage in India that requires significant logistical and security coordination by the state.
A fresh batch of over 6,700 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp early on Sunday (July 5, 2026) for the Amarnath shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas under tight security, officials said.
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