North India Statesman
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Uttarakhand landslide: A landslide has occurred between Sonprayag-Munkatiya (Rudraprayag) on the Kedarnath Highway in Uttarakhand. 5 devotees have died and 2 people have been injured in this accident. However, many other devotees are feared to be trapped in the debris. At present, teams of local administration, NDRF and SDRF are engaged in relief and rescue work.
Rescue operations are going on speedily
According to reports, SDRF, NDRF and Sector Magistrate Sonprayag were immediately sent for rescue. Meanwhile, the rescue team reached the spot and conducted a quick operation, in which 5 bodies were recovered. The injured have been sent to Sonprayag via ambulance for immediate treatment.
CM Pushkar Dhami expressed grief
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed grief on receiving the sad news of this accident. He wrote on 'X', 'Many passengers have been buried due to landslide between Sonprayag-Munkatiya (Rudraprayag). I myself am in touch with the concerned officials and monitoring the rescue operations. I pray to Baba Kedar for the safety of the passengers. My condolences are with the bereaved family. Rescue work is still going on and all possible help is being provided by the government.'
