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Two people died after debris fell on trekkers near Junglechatti on the Kedarnath route. Police and SDRF teams rescued three injured and rushed them to Gaurikund. The victims' identities are still unknown, and authorities are monitoring the area. Further details about the incident are awaited.

Key Points: 2 Dead as Debris Hits Kedarnath Trekkers Near Junglechatti

  • Debris collapse near Junglechatti kills 2 trekkers
  • 3 injured rescued by SDRF and police
  • Route remains open under police watch
  • Victims' identities yet to be confirmed
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Uttarakhand: 2 dead, 3 injured as debris falls near Junglechatti on Kedarnath trek

Two killed, three injured after debris falls on Kedarnath trek route near Junglechatti. Police and SDRF swiftly rescue survivors.

"SDRF and police immediately rescued 3 injured and sent them to Gaurikund. 2 passengers confirmed dead. – Uttarakhand Police"

Rudraprayag, June 18

Two people died and three were injured after debris fell from a hill near Janglechatti on the Kedarnath trek route around 11:20 AM on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Police said.

Police and District Disaster Relief Force (DDRF) teams quickly reached the spot, rescued the injured, and took them to Gaurikund for treatment.

In a post on X, Uttarakhand Police shared, "Today at 11:20 AM some travellers and dandi/kandi carriers were hit by the debris that fell from the hill near Jangalchatti."

https://x.com/uttarakhandcops/status/1935240114562810140

"SDRF and police immediately rescued 3 injured and sent them to Gaurikund. 2 passengers confirmed dead. Identity to be determined. Traffic on the travel route continues under police surveillance," the post reads.

The identity of the deceased is yet to be confirmed, and the route is now under police watch.

Further information on the incident is still awaited.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Very sad news 😔 The Kedarnath yatra route has become increasingly dangerous over the years. Authorities need to conduct proper geological surveys before opening these routes. My heart goes out to the victims' families.
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Rahul S.
The quick response by SDRF and police is commendable. But why wasn't there preventive monitoring in such landslide-prone areas? Char Dham yatra sees lakhs of devotees - safety should be top priority.
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Anjali M.
Om Shanti 🙏 This is heartbreaking. Just last month I completed this trek - the terrain is very unpredictable. Pilgrims should be given proper safety briefings and maybe helmets should be made compulsory.
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Vikram P.
The government must invest in proper infrastructure and safety measures for these pilgrimage routes. We can't keep losing lives like this every season. Better monitoring and early warning systems needed urgently!
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Sunita R.
So tragic! The poor dandi carriers risk their lives daily to help pilgrims. They deserve better protection and insurance coverage. Hope the injured recover soon and families of deceased get proper compensation.
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Arjun D.
Climate change is making these hills more unstable each year. Maybe we need to reconsider the timing and duration of the yatra season. Devotion is important, but so is safety. Balance is needed.

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