Another batch of 2,416 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

A fresh batch of 2,416 pilgrims on Thursday left Jammu forthe Kashmir Valley to perform the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, an official said. Theyatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two escorted convoy of vehicles.“This includes yatris going to both Baltal and Pahalgam base camps,” he said

“Of these, 893 are going to Baltal base camp while 1,523 aregoing to Pahalgam base camp,” he added. So far, 26 pilgrims have died duringthe yatra. In addition to this, two volunteers and two security men also losttheir lives.