Fresh Batch of 964 Departs Jammu via Baltal Route
Srinagar : The annual Amarnath Yatra continued on Tuesday, with the total number of pilgrims performing darshan crossing 4.67 lakh, while a fresh batch of 964 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the Baltal base camp under tight security.
Official figures indicate 3,289 pilgrims performed darshan on Tuesday, including 1,876 men, 937 women, 41 children, 22 sadhus, five sadhvis, two transgender pilgrims, and 406 security personnel, bringing the cumulative total since July 4 to 4,67,986. The 27th batch departed Bhagwati Nagar at 3:05 a.m. in a 39-vehicle convoy, comprising 744 men, 177 women, one child, 32 sadhus, and 10 sadhvis. Officials stated, “The batch included 744 men, 177 women, one child, 32 sadhus and 10 sadhvis. With today’s departure, the total number of pilgrims who have left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp during the ongoing Yatra has reached 1,41,712.” Meanwhile, the 25th down convoy carrying 2,073 returning pilgrims departed Baltal for Jammu. Officials noted, “A total of 2,073 returning pilgrims, including 1,552 men, 461 women, 11 children, 41 sadhus and eight sadhvis, travelled in a convoy of 63 vehicles, comprising 42 heavy motor vehicles (HMVs), six MMVs, 14 LMVs and one truck.” Due to maintenance, the Pahalgam route remains closed, leaving Baltal as the sole active track until the 57-day pilgrimage concludes on August 28.
