Srinagar, June 26 -- Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that over 2.36 lakh pilgrims had registered for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra before the April 22 incident, and the overall turnout has seen a 10.19% drop compared to last year. He, however, expressed hope that the number would rise again in the coming days.

"Before April 22, 2,36,801 people had registered. After the incident, there was a slight drop, but as of yesterday, over 85,000 pilgrims have confirmed their Yatra," LG Manoj Sinha said while addressing a press conference.

"I hope that the numbers will continue to rise in the coming days," he added. The LG said last year's Yatra had seen 5.12 lakh pilgrims, the highest in 12 years.

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