Bengal pilgrim found dead near Gauri Kund
He was last seen near the peak of Kinnaur Kailash, at an altitude of 4,800 metres.
Sarkar went missing on August 7. His disappearance triggered an intensive search along the treacherous trekking route. A quick reaction team eventually recovered the body at Gauri Kund on Friday.
The Kinnaur Kailash Yatra began on July 15 and will conclude on August 30. So far this year, three pilgrims have died during the pilgrimage, while more than 1,100 stranded participants have been rescued by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and district police. Each day, 350 pilgrims are allowed to undertake the Yatra.
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