NationalFriday, 12 June 2026·The Hindu - National
Amarnath Yatra 2026 security review held by Amit Shah ahead of July 3 start
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed security preparedness for the 57-day Amarnath Yatra scheduled to begin on July 3, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 12, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review security and operational preparedness for the Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to begin on July 3, 2026.
Key specifics
- The Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to begin on July 3, 2026.
- The pilgrimage will last 57 days.
- The cave shrine is located at 3,880 metres in the Himalayas.
- Pilgrims will use the 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district.
- The shorter Baltal route is 14 km and lies in Ganderbal district.
Exam lens
Internal security and pilgrimage management, Amarnath Yatra, 57 days, 3,880 metres, Nunwan-Pahalgam route, Baltal route — TNPSC may ask route length, district names, and the minister who chaired the review.