Amarnath Yatra suspended from Pahalgam, Baltal routes; death toll rises to 11

SRINAGAR: The Amarnath Yatra in south Kashmir Himalayas was suspended today from both Pahalgam and Baltal routes due to landslides even as the death toll during this year’s yatra rose to 11 , an official spokesperson said.

            “The yatra via both Baltal as well as Pahalgam routes remained suspended because of landslides and shooting stones between Railpathri and Brarimarg and continuous rains in the yatra area,” he said.

            He said, however, limited helicopter services functioned from both the routes. (AGENCIES)