Srinagar, July 3 -- Kashmir rolled out a red carpet for the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims.

The valley witnessed a joyful atmosphere as local authorities and residents warmly welcomed the first batch of pilgrims embarking on the annual Amarnath Yatra.

Srinagar district administration, led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labro,o along with Senior Superintendent of Police Sundeep Chakravarthy, on Wednesday warmly welcomed the first batch of pilgrims at Pantha Chowk.

This followed the formal commencement of the annual yatra, which was flagged from Jammu by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, as part of the significant spiritual journey undertaken by the devotees every year to the holy Amarnathji cave.

DC said the Amarnathji Y...