HP: 3,000 pilgrims stranded in Chamba, 280 tourists evacuated from Lahaul-Spiti

Amidst heavy rains, blocked NHs, and landslides, around 380 tourists stranded at Sissu in Lahaul-Spiti were evacuated after strenuous efforts by the local deputy commissioner, while 3,000 pilgrims on the Mani-Mahesh yatra in Chamba continue to struggle for their safe rescue and possible airlifting after interventions by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

- ASHWANI SHARMA

SHIMLA:

Sukhu, currently in Delhi, spoke to DCs and the senior district officials of the five districts of Chamba, Kullu, Lahaul Spiti, Kangra, and Mandi through a video conference and passed strict orders for prioritising their efforts to make sure that stranded pilgrims and tourists return home safely.

He discussed in length the present situation with Divisional Commissioner Kangra, stationed at Chamba, as well as with Deputy Commissioner Chamba and the Superintendent of Police, who are both stationed at Bharmour.