Six Amarnath Yatris injured in road accident on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
Jammu, July 18
Six Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were injured on Saturday in a road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. However, officials said that no casualty occurred during this accident.
Dr Jitendra Singh MoS (PMO) and Lok Sabha member from Kathua-Udhampur constituency of J&K said on X on Saturday, "UDHAMPUR: Just now received the report of six persons, including five Amarnath pilgrims, having suffered injuries when their vehicle collided with a dumper truck near Jakhani, this morning.
"The vehicle was part of a convoy carrying more than 3,600 pilgrims that had left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for Kashmir to undertake the annual Amarnath Yatra and offer prayers at the holy cave shrine.
"No casualty. All possible assistance being provided. My office is in constant touch".
Six people, including five Amarnath Yatra pilgrims and their driver, were injured early this morning in Jammu and Kashmir when their vehicle crashed into a parked dumper truck.
The accident occurred on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Jakhani in the Udhampur district. The five injured pilgrims are from Uttar Pradesh, and the driver is from the Ganderbal district. All were rushed to the Government Medical College (GMC) in Udhampur for treatment.
Their vehicle was part of a larger convoy carrying over 3,600 devotees that had departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke with local officials and directed them to ensure the pilgrims receive the best possible medical care. Union Minister Jitendra Singh also confirmed that every possible assistance is being provided.
Since the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026 started on July 3 this year, so far, over 3.50 lakh Yatris have had Darshan inside the holy cave shrine. The 57-day-long Shri Amarnath Yatra will end on August 28 coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan festivals.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Every year we hear of such accidents on this route. The administration should deploy more ambulances and improve road conditions near Udhampur. Also, truck drivers need to be more careful about parking in dangerous spots. Our pilgrims deserve better safety measures.
Baba Amarnath ki jai! Glad no casualties. But honestly, the highway needs urgent repairs. My family did yatra last year and road conditions are still not great despite govt claims. Also appreciate Jitendra Singh ji for quick response. 🚗
Such unfortunate incidents always happen during yatra. The rush of 3,600+ pilgrims in a convoy shows the faith of our people. But authorities must ensure better coordination with local police for traffic management. Hope all injured get complete recovery soon.
Many a times, these truck drivers park haphazardly on highways. Strict fines should be imposed. Also, the yatra management must check vehicle fitness. Five people from UP and a driver from Ganderbal - shows how diverse our country is and how devotees travel from everywhere. Get well soon.
This happens every year. We need permanent solutions - better road signs, CCTV at accident-prone spots like Jakhani, and regular health checkups for drivers. But glad to see LG Sinha and Jitendra Singh ji acted fast. 3.5 lakh yatris already is a huge number. Jai Baba Amarnath! 🪔
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