Second Batch of Amarnath Pilgrims Departs Jammu

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The second batch of 3,865 Amarnath pilgrims departed Jammu for the holy cave shrine on Friday.
The J&K administration issued an advisory warning that non-registered pilgrims would not be allowed to proceed, urging advance registration due to limited tatkal slots.

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The second batch of 3,865 Amarnath pilgrims departed Jammu for the holy cave shrine on Friday. The J&K administration issued an advisory warning that non-registered pilgrims would not be allowed to proceed, urging advance registration due to limited tatkal slots.

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