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Landslide hits Vaishno Devi route, one pilgrim dead & two injured

  • A landslide on the Vaishno Devi route claims one life and injures two
  • Shrine board halts movement, launches rescue efforts near Panchi
  • 9.35 million devotees visited Vaishno Devi temple in 2023

02 Sep 2024

Landslide hits Vaishno Devi route, one pilgrim dead & two injured

On Monday, a landslide struck the new Mata Vaishno Devi route near Panchi in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, leading to the death of one pilgrim and injuring two others. The landslide also caused significant damage to an overhead iron structure.

The Shri Vaishno Devi Shrine Board's disaster management team quickly arrived on the scene to conduct relief and rescue operations. The injured pilgrims were transported to a hospital for medical care.

In response to the incident, authorities have temporarily suspended movement on the affected route and are working to clear the area. Pilgrims have been advised to exercise caution during their journey, considering the current conditions.

The Vaishno Devi Temple, located in the Trikuta Hills, is one of the most visited religious sites in India. In 2023, the temple saw a record number of 9.35 million visitors, the highest in the past decade.

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