Ramban, July 8 -- The seventh day of the Amarnath Yatra-2026 witnessed a significant surge in pilgrim turnout, with nearly 10,000 devotees bound for the Baltal and Pahalgam routes departing from the Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp in Jammu.

Pilgrims travelling via the Pahalgam route halted at the Chanderkote Langar for a brief refreshment break before resuming their journey towards the Holy Cave Shrine. Elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure the comfort, safety and convenience of the devotees throughout the pilgrimage.

Security forces remained on high alert along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, while effective traffic management and multi-layered security arrangements ensured the smooth and uninterrupted movement of the Yatra con...