Amarnath yatra sees uptick in pilgrims, unregistered devotees leave Board worried

Shri Amarnath Shrine Board is worried that most pilgrims are turning up without mandatory health checks, which determines if a pilgrim is fit to trek the high altitude

Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha enquired about the condition of the injured. He said he has directed the health officials to ensure all necessary assistance and the best possible medical care for the injured.

2 min readSrinagarJul 28, 2026 11:12 AM IST Police sources said the bus, carrying around 40 pilgrims, skidded off the road and fell into a gorge after the driver failed to negotiate a curve. (Photo credit: PTI) Thirty-nine Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were injured on Tuesday morning after their bus fell into a gorge in Gund

Amarnath Yatra bus accident leaves several pilgrims injured (Representative image)At least 39 pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra were injured after a speeding bus skidded off the road in the Kangan area of Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Tuesday, officials said, as cited by news agency PTI."Spoke