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Amarnath Yatra suspended from Aug 9 for track repairs
The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will remain suspended from both routes from Friday, August 9, said Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg. The decision was taken after recent rains damaged tracks, requiring repair…
The Story in Brief
The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will remain suspended from both routes from Friday, August 9, said Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg. The decision was taken after recent rains damaged tracks, requiring repair by the Border Roads Organisation, and because the IMD has forecast adverse weather. The 57-day yatra began on July 3 and over 4.8 lakh pilgrims have performed darshan so far. It will culminate on August 28 with the Chadi Mubarak procession, which will proceed via the traditional Pahalgam route. Garg urged pilgrims to follow safety advisories.
The Indian Opinion
Some will call this suspension an overreaction or blame the government for poor track upkeep. But 4.8 lakh pilgrims have already had darshan safely. The recent rains have damaged vulnerable stretches, and the IMD predicts more bad weather. Suspending the yatra is a sensible precaution to avoid accidents. The real test will come on August 28: will the Chadi Mubarak procession proceed smoothly, or will further weather delays force a change in plans?
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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