Srinagar, July 7: The Indian Army, under Operation SHIVA 2026, provided timely medical assistance to a pilgrim who fell ill during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, ensuring his safe recovery in the challenging high-altitude terrain.
The pilgrim, Devinder Singh (28), a resident of Ajmer, developed symptoms of high-altitude sickness, including breathlessness, dizziness and nausea, near Sangam Top.
Army personnel responded immediately by evacuating him on a stretcher through difficult mountainous terrain to the nearest Medical Aid Post (MAP). He was provided oxygen support and necessary medical treatment, following which his condition stabilised.
The swift response by the Indian Army and medical staff ensured the pilgrim’s safe recovery.
The incident underscores the Indian Army’s continued commitment under Operation SHIVA 2026 to ensuring the safety and well-being of pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra by providing both security and emergency humanitarian assistance in the Himalayan region.
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