Srinagar, June 26 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra turnout has dropped by 10.19% compared to last year, but expressed hope that numbers will rise in the coming days.He said 2.36 lakh pilgrims registered before the April 22 incident, and over 85,000 have reconfirmed so far.
Helicopter services remain suspended due to safety concerns, but Sinha noted only 8% used them in previous years.
He highlighted widened tracks, improved safety measures, and better medical facilities along the route.
