Udhampur, July 2 -- The Amarnath Yatra will officially commence on July 3, and the first batch of pilgrims reached the Udhampur's first base camp, Kali Mata Temple, on Wednesday.

The pilgrims were warmly welcomed by Nalini Prabhat, Chairman, District Development Council, Udhampur, Lal Chand, elected representatives, DIG Udhampur Reasi Range, Sarah Rizvi, Deputy Commissioner, Saloni Rai, SSP Amod Ashok Nagpure, and other officers of the District Administration and Jammu and Kashmir Police, and prominent citizens of the District.

Speaking to ANI, Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai said, "As per past practices, when the Yatra reaches Udhampur, we welcome them in Kali Mata Temple. We also organise a cultural programme for them here."

The enthu...