After a flash flood caused by a cloudburst swept away dozens of people and left at least 16 dead, pilgrims have been relocated to safety from close to the revered cave sanctuary of Amarnath. About 15,000 people were in the area. According to authorities, more than 40 people are still missing. Continue Reading
Police said on Monday that rescue teams will be stationed along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway to assist pilgrims during the upcoming Amarnath yatra. A security review meeting chaired by Superintendent of Police, Ramban, Mohita Sharma, made the decision to deploy the rescue teams on the highway, especially in slide-prone areas, according to a police spokesman. […]Continue Reading