Number of pilgrims to Vaishno Devi rises

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Publication: The Indian Express
Date: February 14, 2003
 
While the general belief is that the number of pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine has come down sharply after the militant attack at the Kaluchak army camp in May last year, official figures say otherwise. Over 22.35 lakh pilgrims have so far visited the shrine since August last year. The figure stood at 19.84 lakh during the same period in 2001. Sources said that the number of pilgrims dropped soon after the Kaluchak attack but picked up again after two months. (ENS).
 

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