30 killed in landslide near the Vaishno Devi Shrine; LG expresses grief

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 27 (STC): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to landslide triggered by incessant rain at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. Reportedly, 30 persons lost their lives in the incident yesterday.
The LG also briefed the Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji on rescue and relief operations.
In a press statement, the Lieutenant Governor has extended his condolences to the bereaved families. He has directed the officials to provide immediate assistance to the affected families and best possible medical care to the injured.
He is continuously monitoring the situation arising in various parts of Jammu Division due to heavy rain, reads the statement and urged the people to stay safe, follow advisories and take all essential precautions.
Taking to X platform, the Lieutenant Governor states:
“Deeply distressed to know that an unfortunate landslide triggered by incessant rain claimed lives of devotees at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. My condolences to the bereaved families and I pray that the injured recover quickly. Directed officials to provide immediate assistance.
Continuously monitoring the situation arising in various parts of Jammu Division due to heavy rain. Emergency responders and district authorities have been mobilized on war footing in all districts. Urging everyone to stay safe, follow advisories and take all essential precautions.”
(Straight Talk Communications)