Jammu, July 18 -- Amidst continuing inclement weather in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army rescued around 500 pilgrims on Baltal axis, said officials.

"The army has once again displayed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives of Amarnath Yatris. On the evening of Wednesday at approximately 1915 hrs (7.15 pm), persistent rainfall triggered a landslide at Z Morh, between Rayalpathri and Brarimarg, resulting in the halting of Yatra movement and stranding a large number of pilgrims", said Defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal.

In immediate response, the Army detachment deployed at Brarimarg swung into action.

"Around 500 Yatris stranded in the area were accommodated in tents and provided with tea and drinki...