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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Yatra mishap in Derapuk: Former minister Meenakshi Lekhi falls off horse during Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage in Tibet; suffers rib fractures, evacuated by ITBP
PITHORAGARH/DEHRADUN: Former BJP MP and ex-Union minister of state for external affairs Meenakshi Lekhi sustained injuries after she fell from a horse during the Kailash Mansarovar yatra near Derapuk in Tibet region, Pithoragarh district magistrate Vinod Goswami told TOI. "She has cut short her journey and reached Gunji in Pithoragarh on Sunday," the DM added. "The former minister is suspected to have suffered injuries on her back as well as multiple rib fractures," another official, privy to the details, further said. A senior official in Dehradun confirmed that the incident occurred on Friday in Derapuk in Tibet while she was undertaking a 'parikrama' of the sacred mountain. She was brought to Taklakot (Purang town) on the yatra route the next day, where doctors after administering initial treatment, "deemed her unfit to continue the journey". Later that day, the liaison officer of the second batch informed the commandant of the 7th Battalion of Indo-Tibetan Border Police ( ITBP ) via phone. ITBP personnel reached Lipulekh Pass around 8:30 am on Sunday, where they formally received Lekhi from officials on the other side and "provided first aid on-site". She was then transported by road to Nabhidhang in Pithoragarh, where she took rest and also spoke to Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the senior official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo He added: "She was subsequently shifted to the Gunji ITBP camp, where a medical team conducted a detailed examination for further treatment. Due to adverse weather conditions, air evacuation could not be carried out on Sunday, and Lekhi is currently at a guest house in Gunji. She will be airlifted to Delhi once the weather permits." Lekhi was part of the second batch of pilgrims who started their journey from Delhi on July 8 and crossed the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand to reach the Tibet region on July 14.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Former Minister Meenakshi Lekhi suffers back injury on Kailash Yatra; airlift to Delhi delayed by weather
DEHRADUN: Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister of State Meenakshi Lekhi sustained a serious back injury after falling from a horse in Darchen, Tibet, during the second batch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. She has since been brought back to Gunji, in Uttarakhand, with evacuation to Delhi delayed due to inclement weather. Lekhi, who was part of the second group of Indian pilgrims, fell while on horseback during the journey in Tibet, making it impossible for her to continue. She was swiftly rescued by personnel of the 7th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at Lipulekh Pass and subsequently brought to the ITBP camp in Gunji. 'She is currently under medical supervision at the Gunji camp. According to ITBP doctors, she is stable and fit for air travel, and is expected to be flown directly to Delhi on Monday, weather permitting,' said an administrative official. While initial plans involved airlifting Lekhi to Dehradun from Nabhidhang, she has reportedly expressed a preference to return directly to Delhi. The Pithoragarh district administration has completed preparations for the same. However, poor visibility and incessant rain in Gunji and surrounding areas have hampered helicopter operations. 'The helicopter could not take off due to unfavourable weather conditions, and there is no immediate sign of improvement,' said an official on Sunday. Lekhi is said to be disappointed at being unable to complete the pilgrimage, which she had undertaken with great enthusiasm. This year, 750 Indian pilgrims were selected for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, 500 via Nathula Pass in Sikkim, and 250 via Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand. Lekhi's group included 48 pilgrims, comprising 34 men and 14 women. The first batch of pilgrims has returned, while the third batch is currently in Tibet. The fourth and fifth batches are scheduled to arrive at the Dharchula base camp on August 5 and 9, respectively.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Ex-Union min Meenakshi Lekhi falls off horse during Mansarovar yatra in Tibet, injured
Pithoragarh/Dehradun: Former BJP MP and ex-Union minister of state for external affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi , sustained injuries after she fell from a horse during the Kailash Mansarovar yatra near Derapuk in Tibet region, Pithoragarh district magistrate Vinod Goswami told TOI. "She has cut short her journey and reached Gunji in Pithoragarh on Sunday," the DM added. "The ex-minister is suspected to have suffered injuries on her back and multiple rib fractures," another official, privy to details, said. A senior official in Dehradun confirmed that the incident occurred on July 18 in Derapuk in Tibet while she was undertaking a 'parikrama' of the sacred mountain. She was brought to Taklakot (Purang town) on the yatra route the next day, where doctors after administering initial treatment, "deemed her unfit to continue the journey". Later that day, the liaison officer of the second batch informed the commandant of the 7th Battalion of Indo-Tibetan Border Police ( ITBP ) via phone. ITBP personnel reached Lipulekh Pass around 8:30 am on Sunday, where they formally received Lekhi from officials on the other side and "provided first aid on-site". She was then transported by road to Nabhidhang in Pithoragarh, where she took rest and also spoke to CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, the senior official said. He added: "She was subsequently shifted to the Gunji ITBP camp, where a medical team conducted a detailed examination for further treatment. Due to adverse weather conditions, air evacuation could not be carried out on Sunday, and Lekhi is currently at a guest house in Gunji. She will be airlifted to Delhi once the weather permits." Lekhi was part of the second batch of pilgrims who started their journey from Delhi on July 8 and crossed Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand to reach Tibet region on July 14.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi injured during Kailash Yatra, returns to Gunji camp
Meenakshi Lekhi, a senior BJP leader, sustained injuries after falling from a horse in Tibet. The incident occurred during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Lekhi was part of the second group of pilgrims. She was brought back to Gunji camp in India. Lekhi will be airlifted to a hospital on Monday. ITBP doctors are currently supervising her condition in Gunji. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Former Union minister of state and senior BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi, who was injured after falling from a horse in Tibet, has returned to India, leaving the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra midway, officials said on part of the second group of pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, fell from a horse in Darchin, Tibet, and sustained injuries. She was subsequently brought back to Gunji camp in India, from where she will be taken to a hospital by helicopter on Monday morning, they District Information Officer Santosh Chand said, "The injured devotee (Lekhi) in Darchin was taken to Lipulekh by Chinese officials, from where Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel brought her to Gunji camp."Darchin is the point from where the parikrama (circumambulation) of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake said the district administration was awaiting a window of clear weather to airlift her, but due to continued adverse conditions, she will be flown out on Sub-Divisional Magistrate Jitendra Singh said Lekhi will spend the night in Gunji."In Gunji, she is under the supervision of ITBP doctors. She will leave Gunji in the morning by helicopter," he said.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
177 security personnel died by suicide in Chhattisgarh since 2019: Government
RAIPUR: As many as 177 security personnel, including nearly 40 from paramilitary forces deployed in Chhattisgarh, died by suicide in the state in the last six-and-a-half years, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma has informed the assembly. Family, personal issues and health grounds were among the reasons responsible for these suicides, police investigations have found. In a written reply to a question by senior BJP MLA Ajay Chandrakar, Deputy CM Sharma, who holds the home portfolio, informed the House on Wednesday about cases of suicide by security personnel and murders committed by them. As per the reply, 177 security personnel died by suicide in the state between 2019 and June 15, 2025. Of them, 26 personnel belonged to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), five to the Border Security Force (BSF), three to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and one each to the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Tripura State Rifles, it said. The other personnel who died belonged to different wings of the state police, including the Chhattisgarh Armed Force, Special Task Force, and Home Guard, the reply said. The CRPF, BSF and ITBP have been extensively deployed in the state for anti-Naxal operations. According to the government document, 25 security personnel died by suicide in 2019, 38 in 2020, 24 in 2021, 31 in 2022, 22 in 2023, 29 in 2024 and 8 in 2025 (till June 15).
