Jamnagar pilgrim dies of heart attack during Amarnath Yatra

A 61-year-old pilgrim from Jamnagar died after suffering a heart attack during the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The deceased, identified as Pravin Parmar, collapsed near the Kali Mata temple, around 3–4 km from the holy Amarnath cave.

Parmar had left Jamnagar with the first batch of pilgrims on June 30. After halting in Jammu, he reached Srinagar on July 2 and arrived at the Baltal base camp on July 3. He began the trek to the holy cave via the Baltal route on July 4.

Collapses near Kali Mata temple during trek

According to information, Parmar suddenly fell unconscious near the Kali Mata temple after suffering a suspected heart attack while trekking towards the holy cave.

Officials of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board and security personnel rushed him to a nearby medical camp, where doctors administered emergency treatment. However, he could not be revived and was declared dead during treatment.

Mortal remains brought to Jamnagar

Following the completion of formalities, Parmar's mortal remains were first taken to Sonamarg before being airlifted from Srinagar to Delhi and then to Vadodara. From Vadodara Airport, the body was transported by ambulance to Jamnagar.

City mourns pilgrim's death

The incident has cast a pall of gloom over Jamnagar, with family members, relatives and fellow pilgrims expressing grief over Parmar's death.