Amit Shah praises security forces for conduct of smooth Amarnath Yatra

NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah Monday complimented the security forces for the successful, safe and smooth conduct of the Amarnath Yatra - coming as it did after the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor - highlighting that more than 4.1 lakh pilgrims visited the holy cave this year.

"Over 4.14 lakh pilgrims did darshan of Baba Barfani during this year's Amarnath yatra, a symbol of unwavering Indian tradition and devotion. I congratulate all the security forces, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, J&K administration and voluntary organisations for making this pilgrimage secure and smooth. Your contribution in making this sacred pilgrimage successful is commendable and exceptional. May Baba Barfani continue to bestow his grace upon all!" he said on X.

The annual pilgrimage this year was held months after three Pakistani terrorists affiliated to the Lashker-e-Taiba brutally gunned down 26 innocent men, including 25 tourists, in Pahalgam in front of their horror-struck families. The attack led India to launch Operation Sindoor, during which its armed forces destroyed key terrorist bases in Pakistan and hit its military assets.