Question : MELT IN AMARNATH LINGAM



(a) whether the Amarnath Lingam is reported to have completely melted out;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(c) the measures taken/being taken by the Union Government in the matter?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (c): The Amarnath Lingam had completely melted by 28th July this year. Melting of Ice Lingam is a natural process and the time taken for it to melt completely depends on the local weather conditions.