Srinagar, Indian Administered Kashmir. 18th July, 2014: Amarnath Yatra from Baltal route was suspended on Friday after violent clashes between the local labourers and the non local people affiliated with the Yatra caused tension and CRPF had to use tear smoke shells to disperse the protesters. Nearly 200 tents pitched for Hindu pilgrims were burned down in a fire that erupted during the clashes in Baltal in the Indian portion of Kashmir, said an icy stalagmite in a mountain cave, 4,115 meters (13,500 feet) above sea level. Credit: sofi suhail/Alamy Live News
Srinagar, Indian Administered Kashmir. 18th July, 2014: Amarnath Yatra from Baltal route was suspended on Friday after violent clashes between the local labourers and the non local people affiliated with the Yatra caused tension and CRPF had to use tear smoke shells to disperse the protesters. .Nearly 200 tents pitched for Hindu pilgrims were burned down in a fire that erupted during the clashes in Baltal in the Indian portion of Kashmir, said an icy stalagmite in a mountain cave, 4,115 meters (13,500 feet) above sea level. Hindus worship the stalagmite as an incarnation of Lord Shiva, the god of destruction and regeneration. Baltal is about 110 kilometers (70 miles) northeast of Srinagar At least 30 Kashmiri workers, 10 policemen and seven Hindu pilgrims were injured in the clashes, the officer said.© Sofi Suhail/Alamy Live News
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