Amarnath Yatra: 1st batch of pilgrims flagged off from Jammu base camp

Jun 30, 2019

Jammu, June 30 (ANI): Advisor to the Governor Satya Pal Malik in Jammu and Kashmir, KK Sharma flagged off the first batch of devotees for the Amarnath Yatra after conducting a ‘pooja’ at the Jammu base camp today. While speaking to media, KK Sharma said, “The ‘yatra’ was flagged off today, just like the previous years, all arrangements have been made for the ‘yatra’. On behalf of the government, we went to Pahalgam and Baltal yesterday, all arrangements for the well-being of the devotees have been made all through the route between Jammu and Srinagar.” He added that the adequate security arrangements had been made by the government for the Yatra and hoped the locals would continue their cooperation just like they used to do in the past. He further stated. “Many organisations which come from outside and the locals are satisfied with the arrangement done by the government. We hope for the cooperation of all people concerned and pray the devotees successfully conduct the Amarnath Yatra.”