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Amarnath Yatra Begins with First Batch of Pilgrims Departing Jammu
The annual Amarnath Yatra commenced with the first batch of pilgrims departing from Jammu. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the initial group, which comprised over 4,800 individuals heading towards Baltal and Pahalgam. Security measures were described as tight, with a multi-layer security grid in place for subsequent batches. One report mentioned a separate incident where a vehicle carrying pilgrims collided with a parked truck, resulting in three deaths and several injuries.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 6 · Right 3 n = 9
- Centre (6): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, The Print, The Tribune
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Punjab Kesari, Republic World