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Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security, devotees undeterred by terror threat

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 2 July 2025 ()
Amidst heightened security, the Amarnath Yatra commenced with chants of devotion echoing through Kashmir Valley as the first convoy of pilgrims made its way towards the sacred cave shrine. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the 5,892-strong batch from Jammu, expressing hope for a historic pilgrimage despite recent terrorist activities.
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