IAF helicopters evacuate 524 Manimahesh pilgrims; CM visits flood-hit Kullu
SHIMLA/BILASPUR: (Sep 5) India Air Force helicopters on Friday lifted 524 pilgrims stranded on Manimahesh route, officials said. The helicopters also carried three bodies.
Since heavy rain last month, a large number of pilgrims have been stranded in different parts of Chamba district, especially in Bharmaur, which has lost road connectivity after several landslides and flash floods.
"Today, 524 passengers were airlifted from Bharmour in 12 sorties of Air Force Chinook helicopter. Three mortal remains were also brought from Bharmour to Chamba," a statement said.
(Source: PTI)
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