New Delhi: A landslide struck the new Mata Vaishno Devi route in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Monday, claiming the life of one pilgrim and injuring two others. The incident occurred near Panchi, where shooting stones and debris from the landslide caused significant damage to an overhead iron structure on the pathway.Fatal mishap at Shri Vaishno Devi ShrineFollowing the landslide, the Shri Vaishno Devi Shrine Boards disaster management team quickly responded to the scene, launching relief and rescue operations to assist those affected. The injured pilgrims were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Due to the severity of the landslide, authorities have temporarily suspended movement along the affected route. Officials are currently working to clear the debris and restore safe passage for the pilgrims.Massive landslide on Vaishno Devi route, many devotees feared stranded#Vaishnodevi #Jammu #landslides pic.twitter.com/chiY7mqmJM— Parteek Behl پراتک بہل (@BehlParteek) September 2, 2024The administration has also issued a cautionary advisory, urging all pilgrims to exercise heightened vigilance and consider the condition of the route before proceeding with their journey. As the Yatra continues, the safety of the devotees remains a top priority. The Shrine Board and local authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent any further incidents.
