Jammu, July 2 -- Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha will flag off the first batch of the annual pilgrimage to Amarnath cave shrine, amid unprecedented security arrangements, from Bhagwati Nagar base camp on Wednesday morning

The first batch escorted by CRPF's commandos will leave the base camp around 4.30 am. Unprecedented security arrangements are in place this year for the pilgrimage after the April 22 Pahalgam attack.

Ahead of the commencement of Amarnath Yatra from July 3, chief secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday undertook a comprehensive visit to Yatri Niwas base camp at Bhagwati Nagar to take stock of the final arrangements being made by various departments for smooth and secure conduct of the pilgrimage.

Accompanied by the senior civ...