Despite a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley, pilgrims embarking on the Amarnath Yatra from the Pahalgam route have displayed remarkable resilience. This 46-km trek remains a preferred path for many devotees, viewed as a spiritual commitment and a defiant stand against terrorism. Pilgrims expressed their determination, stating that bullets and bombs will not deter their faith in reaching Baba Barfani. This year, a significant increase in participation is anticipated, seen as a strong response to terrorist threats. The first batch of pilgrims reached base camps in Anantnag’s Pahalgam area and Ganderbal’s Baltal area. A total of 5,892 pilgrims have started the journey. Enhanced security measures include high-tech surveillance, AI-based facial recognition, real-time tracking with RFID tags, and a significant deployment of security personnel.
