DGP, ACS visit Pahalgam, Baltal routes of Amarnath cave shrine
The DGP directed the officers deployed for yatra duties to ensure smooth conduct of the yatra.
The DGP directed the officers deployed for yatra duties to ensure smooth conduct of the yatra.
The Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are currently witnessing severe cold waves because of frequent western disturbance this winter.
Srinagar had 12.8, Pahalgam 6.8 and Gulmarg 7 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature.
Killing of these terrorists has come a day after detection of a Pakistani cross-border tunnel in Jammu for infiltration of terrorists to target Amarnath pilgrims.
Meanwhile, the upper reaches in Rajouri, Poonch, Udhampur, Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu also recorded snow.
Pahalgam isn't just an ordinary meadow. It's pristine and breathtaking. If there's heaven on earth, it's here, it's here, and it's here!
The pilgrimage passed off peacefully and no untoward incident was reported. Ten pilgrims had died last year in a terrorist attack.
The number of pilgrims paying obeisance at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath of South Kashmir Himalayas have crossed the two lakh mark.
Since the beginning of Amarnath yatra on June 28, more that 1,76,000 pilgrims have already performed the annual pilgrimage.
The 60-day Amarnath yatra commenced from the twin routes of Baltal in Ganderbal and Pahalgam in Anantnag districts on June 28.
