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First Batch of Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims Sets Off From Jammu. ‘No Threats Can Deter Spirit of Devotees,’ Says L
- On July 2, 2025, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha formally inaugurated the Shri Amarnath Yatra by sending off the initial group of 5,892 pilgrims from Jammu.
- This year's pilgrimage follows heightened security measures after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 people.
- Authorities deployed 581 paramilitary companies including 221 from CRPF, with teams offering timely assistance and a special women's help group along the Baltal route.
- Over 331,000 devotees have registered online for the month-long journey to the cave shrine situated at an altitude of 3,880 metres, with continuous monitoring through RFID technology to maintain pilgrim safety around the clock.
- The yatra signals a resilient public spirit as devotees defy terror threats, with the pilgrimage scheduled to conclude on August 9, 2025, under continuous security vigilance.
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Amarnath Yatra: CRPF deploys women 'May I Help You' teams, mountain rescue units
Amarnath Yatra: CRPF deploys women 'May I Help You' teams, mountain rescue units The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has deployed a special 'May I Help You' women personnel team to assist Amarnath Yatra pilgrims who take the Baltal route to reach the cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.The paramilitary force has pooled in the highest number of troops for the annual pilgrimage that was flagged off by Lieutenant Gover…
L-G flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Jammu amid multi-tier security
Jammu, July 2 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims numbering over 5,880 amid multi-tier security cover, marking the beginning of this year’s pilgrimage from here. The 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre high shrine will commence on July 3 from the Valley via the […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: First batch of pilgrims departs from Jammu amid chants of 'Har Har Mahadev'
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Yatra from Jammu on Wednesday (July 2). The annual pilgrimage to the revered Amarnath cave shrine officially begins from Jammu today, with the Kashmir leg of the Yatra set to commence on Thursday (July 3). Watch video here Today at 5 am, the first batch of over 3,500 pilgrims set off from Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the Shri …
First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sets off from Jammu. ‘No threats can deter spirit of devotees,’ says L
The first group of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departed from Jammu, undeterred by recent violence. With heavy security measures in place, L-G Manoj Sinha emphasised the unwavering spirit of devotees and the significance of this year's pilgrimage, promising a historic journey for thousands.
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