Bengaluru/Jammu: As many as 200 Kannadigas who have gone on a pilgrimage are stranded in violence hit Kashmir, sources said. No yatri was allowed to move towards the Kasmir Valley from winter capital Jammu to perform the Amarnath Yatra for the third consecutive day on Monday.

“No Yatri will be allowed to move towards the Valley from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu city today. The Yatra has been suspended due to the prevailing law and order situation in the Valley,” an official added.

The stranded pilgrims sought the help of state government and a team has been constituted consisting of officers working at Karnataka Bhavan by the government to help them. It is learnt that the pilgrims are reportedly safe at an army camp.

In case of any information related to pilgrims or any help required by them, people can either contact officers in the Karnataka Bhavan or control room ( 01942506479) set up by J&K Government.