More than 100 pilgrims who left for Amarnath Yatra from the state are all safe: CM Bommai

15 people died due to cloudburst in Amarnath, according to preliminary information more than hundred people from the state are on Amarnath Yatra. Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai said that almost everyone is safe.

Speaking near his residence, he said that the Kannadigas who had undertaken the Amarnath Yatra from the state were safe and there was no other untoward news. We are in touch with the state government and central government there. A helpline has also been opened for rescue operations.

We have opened an emergency helpline. 15-20 people have already called the helpline. We are doing rescue operation. BSF personnel are at the spot. Our Chief Secretary is in touch with the Central Govt. He said that the rescue work will be carried out immediately.

Karnataka State Emergency Operations Center : 080-1070, 22340676