Israeli trekker still missing in Triund area of Kàngra district
Kàngra district Additional Superintendent of Police Hitesh Lakhanpal told UNI on Wednesday that identified as Samuel Vengrinovich, in his mid 30s, set out for a trek on June 6 with a group went missing and could not be traced out till today.
ASP Lakhanpal said that a group of five tourists had come to Himachal Pradesh for a trip, but Samuel got separated during the trek in the hills of Triund and they have not heard from him since then, the group members told the police.
He said that an intensive search was carried out, however, after failing to locate him, his friend Ediblam, alerted the McLeodganj police on Monday and joint search teams of police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) launched extensive operations.
ASP Lakhanpal further said that the search and combing operation in Triund, Indrahar Pass, Jot, and other nearby remote areas was in progress but despite ongoing efforts, no sign of Samuel has been found, so far, ASP said.
He said that the district administration is closely monitoring the search operation and has put teams on high alert.
The ASP said that in view of the gravity of the situation, the authorities have informed the Israeli Embassy in Delhi.
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