Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Six Amarnath Yatris injured in Jammu-Srinagar Highway accident
Six people, including five pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and their driver from Kashmir, were hurt in a car crash on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
They were traveling in a big group of over 3,600 people going to the Amarnath cave for a special prayer trip.
The accident happened near a place called Jakhani.
Everyone was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Important people like the Lieutenant Governor and a Union Minister are making sure the injured get the best care.
This prayer trip, called the Amarnath Yatra, started on July 3 and will end on August 28.
So far, more than 3.50 lakh people have visited the holy cave.
Some people think the authorities are doing a good job keeping everyone safe, while others worry because accidents keep happening.
Six people, including five Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and their driver from Ganderbal, Kashmir, were injured in a road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
The accident occurred near Jakhani in the Udhampur district when their vehicle collided with a parked dumper truck.
The injured were part of a convoy carrying over 3,600 pilgrims from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu.
All injured were rushed to the Government Medical College in Udhampur for treatment.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union Minister Jitendra Singh ensured the pilgrims receive the best possible medical care.
- Who
- Six people, including five Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and a driver from Ganderbal, Kashmir
- What
- A road accident involving a vehicle collision with a parked dumper truck
- When
- Early morning on Saturday, July 20, 2024
- Where
- Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Jakhani, Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- The vehicle was part of a convoy carrying pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra
Pro-Yatra
Anti-Yatra
Safety Measures
Pro-Yatra
The authorities have implemented robust safety measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the Amarnath Yatra.
Anti-Yatra
Despite the safety measures, accidents continue to occur, raising concerns about the overall safety of the pilgrimage.
- Number of Injured
- Six (five pilgrims and one driver)
- Location of Accident
- Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Jakhani, Udhampur district
- Vehicle Involved
- Part of a convoy carrying over 3,600 pilgrims
- Base Camp
- Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu
- Medical Facility
- Government Medical College, Udhampur
- Yatra Duration
- July 3 to August 28, 2024
- Total Pilgrims So Far
- Over 3.50 lakh
- Pilgrims' Origin
- Five from Uttar Pradesh, one driver from Ganderbal, Kashmir
