The National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and other associated agencies have swung into action
FP Staff
July 08, 2022 19:30:56 IST
Visuals from lower reaches of Amarnath cave where a cloud burst was reported. ANI
A cloud burst was reported around 5.30 pm at the lower Amarnath Holy Cave on Friday. Two bodies have been recovered, confirmed Kashmir Zone Police (KZP).
The KZP has tweeted that the injured have been airlifted for treatment. The National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Indian Army and other associated agencies have swung into action and rescue operations are on.
Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar has said that the situation is under control.
According to reports, three langers have been washed away due to the heavy flow of water near the cave. A few people are reportedly missing. Further details are awaited.
Earlier, due to bad weather along both Baltal and Pahalgam routes, movement of pilgrims were restricted.
This comes only two days after a cloudburst in Kullu that claimed five lives.
With input from agencies
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