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Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Indian Express
Sikh devotee dies after slipping into ditch near Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand
An 18-year-old Sikh devotee from Punjab died on Sunday after slipping into a deep ditch on a footpath near Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, police said. The man, identified as Gurpreet Singh of Kale village in Amritsar district, was visiting Hemkund Sahib with a 90-member group, they said. Police said Singh left the main footpath leading to the Gurudwara and took an old, damaged trail that has been closed due to safety concerns. He slipped and fell into a 100-metre-deep ditch. Upon receiving information, police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and other agencies reached the spot, carried out a rescue operation and retrieved the body, they added.
News18
15 hours ago
- News18
Sikh devotee dies after slipping into ditch near Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Gopeshwar, Jul 20 (PTI) An 18-year-old Sikh devotee from Punjab died on Sunday after slipping into a deep ditch on a footpath near Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, police said. The man, identified as Gurpreet Singh of Kale village in Amritsar district, was visiting Hemkund Sahib with a 90-member group, they said. Police said Singh left the main footpath leading to the Gurudwara and took an old, damaged trail that has been closed due to safety concerns. He slipped and fell into a 100-metre-deep ditch. Upon receiving information, police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and other agencies reached the spot, carried out a rescue operation and retrieved the body, they added. PTI DPT HIG OZ OZ Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
Punjab teen taking fenced shortcut on Hemkund route dies after falling in gorge
Dehradun: An 18-year-old pilgrim from Punjab died after falling into a deep gorge near Jungle Chatti, around 2km ahead of Pulna in Chamoli district, while taking a shortcut that had been fenced for trekkers' safety on the Hemkund Sahib yatra route on Sunday. Gurpreet Singh, a resident of Kale village in Amritsar district, was part of a 90-member pilgrimage group headed to the high-altitude shrine. Govindghat police said that he strayed from the designated trail and attempted to use an old, damaged shortcut path that had been officially closed for safety reasons. After crossing a safety railing, he slipped and fell into a steep gorge. Rescue teams from the Govindghat police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local units launched an immediate operation. Despite the rugged terrain and steep slopes, they found Gurpreet and brought him back to the main trail. He was rushed to the nearest hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. Nand Kishor Joshi, disaster management officer of Chamoli, said, "The recent death highlights the serious risks involved in deviating from designated trekking paths. Despite repeated warnings and signage posted along the route, some pilgrims still attempt to take shortcuts that are either damaged, unsafe, or officially closed. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like അപൂർവ്വയിനം റോസാ വിത്തുകൾ: വേഗത്തിലുള്ള ഡെലിവറി Rare Climbing Rose Seeds Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola These actions not only endanger their own lives but also pose challenges for rescue teams operating in difficult terrain. We urge all yatris to strictly adhere to safety protocols and follow the marked trails to prevent such tragedies." Gurpreet's death brings the number of fatalities during this year's yatra to four since it began on May 25. All four occurred within the initial weeks of the pilgrimage, which attracts thousands of Sikh and Hindu devotees annually to the Himalayan shrine, located at an altitude of over 15,000 feet. Earlier, Karamjit Singh, 32, a pilgrim from Karnal, Haryana, died after being struck by falling boulders near Atalakoti while descending from the shrine. In two other incidents, Kuldeep Singh, 74, from Delhi, and another pilgrim, aged around 50 and yet to be identified, died of suspected cardiac complications. According to state govt data, over 2 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Hemkund Sahib yatra since the season began.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Monsoon to gain pace from tomorrow: IMD
Patna: The monsoon is expected to remain subdued on Saturday, with no rainfall anticipated in most of the regions. However, it is likely to regain momentum across the state from Sunday. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated light rainfall in parts of the northern districts of the state on Saturday. An alert of thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning activity, has been issued by the IMD for all the districts on Sunday. Heavy rain alert has also been issued for Kishanganj and Araria. Scattered rainfall is likely to occur in the northern and eastern districts of the state, whereas the southern districts are expected to receive isolated rainfall on Sunday. Maximum temperatures in most parts of the state are likely to rise by one to three degrees Celsius in the next two days, and fall thereafter. The minimum temperature is also likely to increase by one to three degrees Celsius within the next three to four days. The maximum temperature is expected to range between 34-36 degrees Celsius across the state for the next two days, whereas the minimum temperature is likely to range between 26-28 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, considering the rising water levels in the Falgu and Dhadha and Ganga rivers, the district administration has hired a total of 245 boatmen on a contractual basis to ensure the availability of local support for rescue and relief operations in case of an emergency. Additionally, a team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) at Gai Ghat, Patna City and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at Didarganj has been deployed and sent to the areas concerned for relief and rescue operations as per necessity.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Labourer dies as soil caves in during sewer laying work in MPs Shahdol
Last Updated: Shahdol (MP), Jul 17 (PTI) A labourer died while another was trapped in an unconscious state after the soil under their feet caved in while they were digging for a sewer line in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol city on Thursday, officials said. While the body of Mahipal Baiga (30) was retrieved around 6.30 pm, five hours after the incident, his colleague Mukesh Baigha was also located but he remained unresponsive, police said. Both had got buried 13 feet below the surface, said Sohagpur police station house officer (SHO) Bhupendra Mani Pandey. Efforts were on to rescue Mukesh, the official said. The accident took place around 1.30 pm in ward number 1. A Gujarat-based company was carrying out the work of laying a sewer line, Pandey said. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police were carrying out the rescue operation with the help of JCB and other equipment. The wet soil resulting from a spell of heavy rain made their job difficult, police said. PTI COR LAL KRK Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
