The Amarnath Yatra Resumes after a one-day suspension, with 1,801 pilgrims leaving the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu at 2:45 a.m. on Thursday for the Baltal route under tight security arrangements. The pilgrimage had been temporarily halted on Wednesday due to heightened security measures across Jammu and Kashmir on the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370.According to officials, the 28th batch of pilgrims was allowed to proceed after security agencies reviewed the situation and ensured that the route was safe for travel.Pilgrims Leave for Baltal RouteThe latest convoy included 1,347 men, 351 women, 89 sadhus, and 14 sadhvis, travelling in 74 vehicles from Jammu to the Baltal base camp.Officials confirmed that no convoy was dispatched on the traditional Pahalgam route, and all pilgrims in this batch were directed through the Baltal route, which provides a shorter but steeper approach to the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir.The Jammu to Baltal route remains one of the two main routes used by pilgrims undertaking the annual yatra.Related Instagram Video :Amarnath Yatra Resumes After One-Day Halt,Tight Security Arrangements in PlaceSecurity officials said the convoy was escorted under multi-layer security cover involving the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and other security agencies.Authorities stated that Baltal route security arrangements have been further strengthened with increased deployment of personnel, vehicle checks, surveillance, and monitoring along the highway and base camp areas.Officials said the temporary suspension was a precautionary measure and that the yatra resumed only after a comprehensive security assessment.Pilgrimage Continues Despite Weather and Security ChallengesThe Amarnath shrine travel update comes as the annual pilgrimage continues to witness a strong turnout from devotees across the country. So far, more than 4.71 lakh pilgrims have offered prayers at the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine housing the naturally formed Ice Lingam of Lord Shiva.With the departure of Thursday’s batch, the total number of pilgrims who have left Jammu for the yatra this year has reached 1,43,513, according to official figures.The Amarnath Yatra latest news indicates that authorities remain on high alert and are continuously monitoring weather conditions and security developments to ensure the safe movement of pilgrims.Officials have appealed to all devotees to follow administrative advisories, travel only in authorised convoys, and cooperate with security personnel throughout the pilgrimage. The annual Amarnath Yatra remains one of the most significant religious pilgrimages in Jammu and Kashmir, attracting lakhs of devotees every year.Also Read : Amarnath Yatra 2026 Registration: SASB Asks Pilgrims to Travel Only on Registered Dates
