Highlights 1 A fresh batch of 3,133 pilgrims left to start Amarnath Yatra on Monday. Amid unprecedented security arrangements, a fresh batch of 3,133 pilgrims left Jammu on Monday for the Amarnath Yatra, an official said. On Monday 2,081 pilgrims were bound for the Pahalgam base camp, while 1,052 started the journey for the Baltal base camp, he added. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR THE SECURITYSo far, 46,795 pilgrims have undertaken the 'yatra' and the rush of pilgrims was gradually picking up, the official said. ALSO READ:Jammu: 4,477 pilgrims leave for Amarnath YatraAmarnath Yatra briefly suspended due to heavy rainfall along way to shrineAnantnag encounter: Top Lashkar commander among 2 militants killed, 2 civilians die in clashesALSO WATCH:Terror threat to Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrims could be targeted

Source: India Today July 03, 2017 05:03 UTC