India, July 5 -- Security personnel have established numerous checkpoints, surveillance systems and anti-sabotage measures. CCTV cameras and drones have been deployed.

The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra commenced on Friday from both the traditional Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter Baltal route in Ganderbal district, marking the beginning of one of India's most significant religious pilgrimages. Thousands of devotees, chanting "Bam Bam Bhole" and "Har Har Mahadev", embarked on their spiritual journey towards the holy cave shrine nestled in the Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir.

The first batch of pilgrims had left Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas on July 2 after being flagged off by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor ...