Amarnath Shrine board suspends yatra registration

Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) on Thursday temporarily suspended the registration of the pilgrimages for the cave shrine.

“In view of evolving COVID situation in the country & the need to take all necessary precautionary measures,  registration for Shri  Amarnath ji Yatra is being temporarily suspended,” SASB said in a tweet, adding, “The situation is being constantly monitored and it would be reopened once the situation improves.”

The annual pilgrimage, which was suspended due to the pandemic last year also is scheduled to start on June 28.