Home Minister Amit Shah lauded security forces for the secure and seamless Amarnath Yatra, which saw over 4.1 lakh pilgrims this year. This pilgrimage followed the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Shah congratulated the security forces, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, the J&K administration, and voluntary organizations for their commendable contributions to the successful pilgrimage.
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