Jammu: Amarnath Yatra has been suspended for the day in view of security concerns as the nations marks the fifth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation on Monday, August 5. A high alert has also been sounded across the union territory. The holy pilgrimage has been halted temporarily as a precautionary measure.
This comes amid a surge in terror activities in the region. There will be no yatra from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp and vice-versa which means the pilgrims who have paid their obeisance to the holy cave yesterday will not be allowed to move down towards Jammu today.
Every checkpoint in the union territory has been strengthened by the police and paramilitary forces.
Last year also, the pilgrims were not allowed to leave from Jammu due to security threat.
Meanwhile, security has been heightened in Jammu and Kashmir on the ocassion as police are conductng checks on vehciles passing from the areas. Heavy police force has been deployed on the ground. Currently, nearly 12 yatras are ongoing in J&K. The pilgrimage will resume tomorrow morning.
