On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the first batch of pilgrims arrived in Srinagar to proceed for the Amarnath Yatra.
On arrival they were greeted by Srinagar's Deputy Commissioner Akshay Labrooar and Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Chakravarti.
In view of the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, security has been tightened for the pilgrims.





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