JAMMU: As many as 1,181 pilgrims today left from here to perform Buddha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The first batch of pilgrims was flagged off this morning from Bhagwati Nagar based Yatri Niwas. An official said that 728 males, 451 females and two children left in 29 vehicles for Poonch to pay obeisance at Buddha Amarnath.
Meanwhile, 200 pilgrims, comprising 180 males and 20 females, also left for Shri Amarnath Cave Shrine from here in nine vehicles.
Security personnel escorted the yatra convoy to their destinations. (AGENCIES)
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