Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, who is also the District Yatra Officer today flagged-off 1889 yatris from the Base Camp, Nunwan, Pahalgam at 5:00 A.M early morning.SSP Anantnag, Camp Director, SDM Pahalgam, Tehsildar Pahalgam and other officers of district administration and Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board were also present on the occasion.The first batch of 1889 includes 1506 males, 338 females and 45 Sadhus. Meanwhile, from Chandanwari, 4813 yatris left for the Holy Cave including 1889 yatris who were flagged-off from Nunwan Base camp early in the morning.Pertinent to mention that yesterday, Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh flagged off the yatra from Pathankote for pilgrimage to the Holy Cave.