Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Jammu base camp Yatri Niwas. The first batch later was received by the district administration at Kali Mata Temple at Tikri in Udhampur district.
Meanwhile, a vehicle, part of the Amarnath security convoy skidded off the national highway in Udhampur district. According to officials, a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and two others were injured in the incident. All the injured have been hospitalised.
Dr Vinood Kumar speaking to PTI said that an escort vehicle skidded off the national highway in Bali nallah area and overturned resulting in injuries to three persons
