Srinagar : A 69-year-old Amarnath Yatra pilgrim from Bengaluru, Karnataka, died on Tuesday after collapsing near the Baltal base camp in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, officials said.
The deceased was identified as R S Manjunath, son of the late R Shivaiah, and a resident of Bengaluru.
He suddenly lost consciousness near the vehicle parking area and was immediately shifted to the Base Hospital Baltal for medical attention. However, doctors at the facility declared him brought dead, the official said.
Authorities have taken cognizance of the incident, and necessary medico-legal formalities have been initiated.
