US EditionIndia Wraps up Mass Hindu Pilgrimage in Held Kashmir with 415,000 Attendees
JAMMU AND KASHMIR, INDIA, AUG 2 – Over 410,000 pilgrims visited this year before authorities halted the Yatra early due to heavy rain damage and urgent repairs on both Baltal and Pahalgam routes.
- The Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage in Indian-administered Kashmir ended early on August 3 due to heavy rainfall and damaged routes.
- Authorities suspended the yatra from both Baltal and Pahalgam routes because maintenance and repair work made safe resumption impossible.
- This year, approximately 415,000 pilgrims participated, fewer than last year's over 510,000, despite increased security with 45,000 troops deployed.
- Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri stated, "415,000 pilgrims had taken part," and ongoing repairs prevented continuation of the pilgrimage.
- The early closure highlights logistical challenges from weather-related damage, while officials affirmed that infrastructure repairs will continue before future events.
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