A rescue operation was instantly launched, and all 4 trapped pilgrims had been evacuated to a close-by hospital. Authorities reported that rescue efforts had been nonetheless underway in line with the newest updates.
In a separate incident on the Baltal route of the Amarnath Yatra in Ganderbal district, a landslide on Wednesday night washed 4 pilgrims downhill at Railpathri. Three sustained accidents, whereas a 55‑12 months‑outdated lady named Sona Bai from Rajasthan was declared lifeless upon arrival at Baltal base camp hospital. Along with her passing, the demise toll on this 12 months's Amarnath Yatra has risen to fifteen.
Pilgrimage operations on each routes stay quickly suspended attributable to unsafe climate circumstances. Authorities have deployed rescue and aid groups and urged pilgrims to train warning as they work on clearing particles and restoring protected entry.
