Srinagar: In what could be a good tidings for pilgrims, the annual yatra to the holy shrine of Amarnath has resumed from Pahalgam and Baltal routes, which was suspended owing to the inclement weather early in the morning. Amarnath yatra from the twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal was suspended on Friday following heavy rainfall, just a day after the annual yatra to the holy shrine of Amarnath began, an official of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) told PTI. He said the rains have rendered the tracks slippery at some places. “The pilgrims headed for base camps at Baltal and Nunwan are requested to check the status of the yatra with the control room or helpline set up by the SASB before starting off, “ the official said. Braving inclement weather, over 6,000 pilgrims on Thursday paid obeisance at Amarnath amid tight security.

Source: Mint June 30, 2017 03:12 UTC