Jammu: Since its beginning on July 2, 40,000 pilgrims have performed the Amarnath Yatra as another batch of 1,924 pilgrims left Jammu for the Valley on Tuesday.

An official of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) told IANS, "40,000 Yatris have performed the Amarnath Yatra during the last three days." "Escorted by security forces, 1,924 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas at 5.15 a.m. in 53 vehicles," a senior police officer said.