Baltal, July 1 -- As the Amarnath Yatra prepares to commence from July 3 via the Baltal and Pahalgam routes, local shopkeepers and authorities at the Baltal base camp said on Tuesday that they are fully geared up to welcome pilgrims with necessary arrangements in place.

They asserted that no pilgrim will face any issues during the Yatra.

Speaking to ANI, Baltal-based shopkeeper Abdur Rehman Lone expressed enthusiasm for the pilgrimage season and said preparations are complete.

"Security and all arrangements are in place. We are prepared, and shops and markets are all set up. We are awaiting the Yatra. Our livelihood depends on this. The pilgrims should definitely come here; there are no issues here," he said.

Syed Shah, another shopke...