Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Amit Shah Commends Forces For Safe Amarnath Yatra
The Amarnath Yatra, a yearly religious trip to a special cave in Kashmir, was made safe this year.
Many people, over 4 lakh, went on this trip to see a special ice shape that people believe is a god.
The government and security worked hard to keep everyone safe.
The trip was supposed to go until August 9 but was cut short due to heavy rain.
People from the government thanked everyone who helped, including security forces and volunteers, for making the pilgrimage successful and safe.
More troops were deployed this year due to a prior terror attack.
Amit Shah congratulated security forces and administration for the Amarnath Yatra's safety.
Over 4.14 lakh devotees participated in the Amarnath Yatra this year.
The yatra was initially scheduled to end on August 9 but was shortened due to heavy rainfall.
The Amarnath Yatra is an annual pilgrimage to a sacred cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.
The government deployed a large number of troops for security this year.
- Who
- Amit Shah, security forces, the Amarnathji Shrine Board, the Jammu-Kashmir administration, and devotees.
- What
- Amit Shah congratulated security forces for a safe Amarnath Yatra.
- When
- The yatra began July 3 and was shortened due to heavy rainfall, with the end date moved up.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, at the Amarnath Cave Shrine.
- Why
- To ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra.
- Event
- Amarnath Yatra
- Participants
- Over 4.14 lakh devotees
- Start Date
- July 3
- Original End Date
- August 9
- Location
- Amarnath Cave Shrine, Jammu and Kashmir
- Key Figure
- Amit Shah