According to officials, all 31 injured pilgrims were initially shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Kangan. After receiving preliminary medical care, they were referred to SKIMS, Srinagar, for advanced treatment.

31 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims injured after bus skids off road in J&K's Ganderbal

The administration said a daily cap on the number of pilgrims has been fixed in accordance with Supreme Court directions to ensure safety and the smooth conduct of the Yatra. 

Thousands embark on annual Amarnath Yatra as authorities enforce strict security

The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police averted a major mishap after a bus carrying pilgrims of the Amarnath Yatra lost control on National Highway 44 in Ramban district on Tuesday (Jul 3).

WATCH | Amarnath Yatra pilgrims jump off moving bus after brakes fail; 10 injured

While breaking all previous records, the Jammu and Kashmir government has said that over 300,000 pilgrims have visited the Amarnath Cave Shrine in the first three weeks of the pilgrimage.

Over 300,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at Amarnath cave shrine in first three weeks

Authorities have made tight security arrangements for the safety of pilgrims during the 45-day long Amarnath Yatra from July 1 which will be conducted under the surveillance of CCTV cameras at vantage points.

Tight security arrangements made for Amarnath Yatra