Over 7,500 Pilgrims Embark on Amarnath Yatra

Quick Summary:

• On July 9,2025,a fresh batch of over 7,500 pilgrims departed for the Amarnath Yatra under tight security.
• More than one lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the cave shrine as of July 9.
• The pilgrimage commenced on July 3 and follows two routes: Nunwan-Pahalgam (48 km) and Baltal (14 km). It concludes on August 9.
• The eighth batch included 7,579 pilgrims (5,719 men, 1,577 women, and 40 children), transported in 318 vehicles escorted by CRPF and local police.
• Since July 2 when the first group departed from Jammu base camp-as flagged off by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-55,481 pilgrims have left for Kashmir Valley.
• Over 3.5 lakh people have registered online so far; RFID tags are being issued for safety measures. Additionally:

– 34 accommodation centres established across Jammu region.
– 12 counters available for on-the-spot registrations with over 100 lodgment locations operational between Lakhanpur to Banihal capable boarding facilities..
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