Srinagar: A pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh died due to cardiac arrest on way to holy cave on traditional Pahalgam track, a yatra official said on Tuesday.

He said 65-year-old yatri Krishen, son of Assaram, a resident of Meerut of UP suffered a massive cardiac arrest at Sheshnag. 

He was rushed to a nearby medical centre where he was declared brought dead.