Landslide on Kedarnath Yatra Route Claims 5 Lives, 3 Injured
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Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand: A devastating landslide on the Kedarnath Yatra route in Sonprayag claimed the lives of at least five people, including three women, and left three others wounded. The tragedy occurred on Monday evening when a group of travelers was buried under debris between Gaurikund and Sonprayag.
Rescue Operation:
A joint rescue operation was launched by the police, district administration, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) after reports of the landslide emerged. Despite challenges posed by bad weather and continuous falling debris and stones, rescue teams managed to save three injured people late at night. However, one person found unconscious was later declared dead.
Rescue operations were halted on Monday night due to bad weather but resumed on Tuesday morning when the weather improved. Unfortunately, three more bodies were found in an unconscious state, and all three were later declared dead. Another woman, found unconscious, also succumbed to her injuries.
The deceased have been identified as Gopal (50) from Madhya Pradesh, Durgabai Khapar (50), Samanbai (50), Titli Devi (70) from Nepal, and Bharat Bhai Niralal (52) from Gujarat. The previously blocked road has been made operational for pedestrians, and pilgrims stranded at Gaurikund are being taken to safety towards Sonprayag.
This tragic incident highlights the risks and challenges faced by travelers on the Kedarnath Yatra route, especially during the monsoon season.
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