The 26th batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departed from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp under multi-layered security on Monday. CRPF personnel, along with Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies, escorted the convoy and maintained heightened vigil along the pilgrimage route to ensure the safety of devotees heading towards the holy cave shrine. (PICS/PTI/X)
Updated On: 2026-08-05 12:33 PM IST
Compiled by : Poorva Gaikwad
The 26th batch of more than 1,000 devotees leaves Jammu as the annual Amarnath Yatra continues under tight security
Security personnel escort the convoy of Amarnath pilgrims leaving for the Baltal route under multi-tier security arrangements
A woman applies 'tilak' as she waits for registration at Ram Mandir base camp amid the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, in Jammu
Armed security personnel remain deployed along the Amarnath Yatra route to ensure the safety of devotees
Pilgrims board vehicles under the watch of CRPF personnel before heading towards the Amarnath cave shrine
More than 4.5 lakh devotees have visited the Amarnath cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 3, with security agencies remaining on high alert throughout the yatra
