Srinagar: A tourist from Gujarat died due to heart at a hotel in Pahalgam where he was staying with his family members on Saturday night. The police identified the person as Liaquat Ali, son of Muhammad Ali, who belonged to Fatganj in Gujarat. Liaquat was staying with his family members at Pine Hotel Pahalgam.
His health suddenly deteriorated during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, and he fainted. He was immediately rushed to the Government Medical College (GMC) in Anantnag by the hotel authorities and his family members. The doctors declared him dead on arrival. After finishing medical and legal formalities, Liaquat Ali's body was handed over to the relatives for last rites.
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It should be noted that this year, alongside other tourist places in the valley, a large number of tourists visit Pahalgam, a famous tourist destination in South Kashmir. With militancy on the wane, tourist footfall has been significant in the area for the past year. Pahalgam is also the central location in the yearly Amarnath Yatra that will commence on July 1 this year and culminate on August 31, 2023.
The registration for both - the Pahalgam track in the Anantnag district and Baltal in the Ganderbal district - began in March through both online and offline modes. This year a new feature in registration is Aadhar-based registration in which a thumb scan of Pilgrim will be taken for registration. As per the guidelines, individuals aged between 13-70 can register themselves for Amarnathji Yatra 2023 and for all pilgrimage health certificate is a must. Women with a pregnancy of 6 weeks or more are not allowed to undertake the yatra.
On March 14, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, while announcing the dates for the holy pilgrimage, said that the administration is committed to ensuring a smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage.
