Amarnath Yatra 2019: Civil Aviation Ministry Asks Airlines to Keep In-check Rising Airfares After Govt Suspends Pilgrimage
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday all the airlines to control fares from Srinagar after the Jammu and Kashmir administration asked all the Amarnath pilgrims to leave the state immediately.
New Delhi, August 3: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday asked all the airlines to control fares from Srinagar after the Jammu and Kashmir administration directed all the Amarnath pilgrims to leave the state immediately. The government asked the tourists and the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to leave the Kashmir Valley in view of terror attack warning by intelligence agencies. 'Leave Kashmir' Advisory: Omar Abdullah Gets 'No Answer' From Governor, Amarnath Yatris Struggle to Return - 10 Developments.
Ministry of Civil Aviation tweeted, “Hon'ble Minister for Civil Aviation Shri @HardeepSPuri has asked all the Airlines to rein in the surging Air Fares for pilgrims returning from Amarnath dham.” Panic gripped Amarnath Yatris the state on Friday issued an advisory asking pilgrims and tourists to leave the Valley "immediately". According to the Airport Authority of India a total of 6216 passengers were reported at Srinagar International Airport today, for travelling out of the valley.
Civil Aviation Ministry's Tweet:
As Amarnath Yatris are struggling to return to their respective states, Kashmiris have offered accommodation, food and travel assistance to the pilgrims. Kashmiris took to social media and posted their contact details. Meanwhile, the state administration requested the Indian Air Force to airlift the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims out of the Kashmir valley. Kashmir Turmoil: What Article 370 And Article 35A Say About J&K And Its Accession to India.
On Friday, the Jammu and Kashmir administration called off the annual Amarnath Yatra and asked devotees to curtail their pilgrimage citing reports of a possible terror attack targeting pilgrims. On Saturday, National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah met Governor Satya Pal Malik at his residence to discuss the prevailing situation in the valley.
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