The Amarnath pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir has resumed two months after the Pahalgam terror attack, with over 111,000 devotees having visited the sacred cave shrine in the first six days. On one particular day, more than 18,000 pilgrims performed darshan at the Amarnath cave. Despite heightened security measures involving around 42,000 personnel, the pilgrimage has continued without disruption, raising hopes for a revival of tourism in the region. Pilgrims, including members of the Indian diaspora, have noted the well-organized arrangements and strict security presence. International media have reported on the pilgrimage's resumption, while also highlighting concerns expressed by a senior official, referred to as 'X', regarding India's media laws.
पहलगाम आतंकी हमले का अमरनाथ यात्रा पर नहीं पड़ा असर, लाखों की संख्या में पहुंच रहे श्रद्धालु अजय बाचलू की रिपोर्ट #amarnathyatra2025 #AmarnathYatra #JammuKashmir #PahalgamAttack https://t.co/vSw3Ujd91E
International media writes on Amarnath pilgrimage resuming 2 months after Pahalgam attack, but with heavy security & X’s ‘serious concerns’ about India’s media laws. https://t.co/LC28e2xS5R
Business as usual at Amarnath, but with 42,000 boots on ground & X’s ‘concerns’ about India’s media laws Antara Baruah @antarabaruah__ reports Illustration: Shruti Naithani @Shrru_art ThePrint #GlobalPulse https://t.co/KWFbWZvmJo