48 pilgrims died during yatra in 2017; 17 died in road accident on Jammu-Srinagar highway on July 16
Observing that the majority of pilgrims and tourists come from other states
Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel spoke to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and urged him to ensure safety of around 4,500 pilgrims from the state stranded in Jammu and Kashmir