Abhishek Chaurasia (30), a resident of Lucknow, died at the base camp after suffering a massive cardiac arrest, the official said adding that the body has been handed over to his family.
Another pilgrim, Narmad Asnakar, a resident of Gujarat, also suffered heart attack at the base camp in the wee hours today, official said.
The 58-year-old was taken to a medical camp, where he was declared dead by doctors. So far eight pilrims have died due to various reasons since the Amarnath Yatra commenced on July 1.
Meanwhile, a woman pilgrim from Delhi was injured after she slipped during trekking and was taken to the Baltal hospital, official said.
PTI