Srinagar: This year’s Amarnath journey began at 4.30 am this morning amidst tight security. The first batch started from Jammu Bhagavati Nagar Base Camp.
All arrangements for safe and secured journey has been done, Jammu Police Inspector General S D Singh Jawal said.Unity of the society is seen throughout this voyage,he added.
Around 40000 security personnel have been deployed in the area to assure strong security. Disaster management team has set in for any kind of issues.
Two lakh pilgrims have registered for the yatra till now.