Two female pilgrims tragically lost their lives, and a young girl sustained serious injuries following a landslide on the newly constructed track to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Monday. The landslide struck near Panchi, approximately three kilometers from Bhawan, around 2:35 PM, according to reports. The incident caused significant damage to a portion of an overhead iron structure.
The victims were en route to the revered Vaishno Devi shrine when the landslide occurred, resulting in the collapse of the overhead structure, trapping them underneath. In response to the crisis, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board’s disaster management team promptly arrived at the scene, as confirmed by the Shrine Board’s CEO. Efforts are ongoing to assess the situation, and more information is awaited.
The unfortunate incident highlights the dangers that natural disasters pose to pilgrims making the journey to this important religious site. The authorities are likely to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the landslide and take necessary precautions to prevent such tragedies in the future. Further updates will be provided as details become available.
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