KNB News Desk
Srinagar 21 June (KNB): The government on Monday said that the Amarnath Yatra has been cancelled keeping in view the Covid19.
The Lieutenant Governor J&K Manoj Sinha said that the yatra has been cancelled because of the Covid19 and the decision was taken after having discussion with Shrine Board members. LG said that Yatra would be symbolic this year.
“Amarnath Yatra cancelled in wake of Covid-19 Pandemic. Decision after threadbare discussion with Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board members. Yatra to be symbolic only. However, all the traditional religious rituals shall be performed at the Holy Cave Shrine as per past practice,” said LG in his tweet.
He further added that “It’s important to save people’s lives. So, it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year’s pilgrimage in the larger public interest.” (KNB)