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| Vaishno Devi yatra progressing smoothly from old track | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Aug.8: Pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine resumed again this morning while new track still remains closed for the pilgrims in view of shooting stones. "Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, which was suspended last evening in view of inclement weather, resumed this morning and the yatra so far is smoothly progressing,'' a senior police officer here .
He said that new track is still closed due to shooting stones and landslides. The yatra was also suspended on Saturday night as preventive measure and resumed yesterday morning.
"Due to bad weather, there is no heavy rush of pilgrims but still those performing yatra, are advised to be careful and alert on the track,'' he added and said that keeping in view the further weather conditions, decision for continuing the yatra or suspending it will be taken in the evening.
Five pilgrims died and six got injured due to landslides near Adh Kuwari on August 6.
The Shrine Board has announced Rs three lakh relief for the deceased killed yesterday in landslide at old track. |
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