5 young trekkers from West Bengal’s Bankura district have gone missing during the Kedartal trek in Uttarakhand following severe weather and heavy snowfall, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said.
The trekkers were identified as Rintu Mondal, Uday Ghosh, Ratan Ghosh, Tapas Bauri and Manoj Khawas. Search and rescue operations are underway to locate them and bring them back safely.
Governments coordinate on rescue operation
Adhikari said the Government of West Bengal is in constant contact with the Uttarakhand Government and its State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). The state is also seeking regular updates through the Resident Commissioner’s Office in New Delhi and its State Disaster Management channels.
The coordination is intended to maintain contact with the teams involved in the operation and the authorities managing the response on the ground. No further information about the trekkers’ condition or location was provided in the available update.
To support round-the-clock coordination, the Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order) and the Superintendent of Police, Bankura District, have been assigned to liaise with the Uttarakhand SDRF, local district authorities and administrative heads.
Support for families in Bankura
The West Bengal administration has contacted the families of the missing trekkers in Bankura. Officials are extending logistical and emotional support while information about the search operation is being collected.
The development has caused concern in Bankura, where the families are waiting for updates on the 5 trekkers. The state government has said that efforts are continuing to secure their safe and swift return.
The available information does not confirm when the trekkers were last seen, where the search is taking place, or whether rescuers have made contact with them. Those details remain subject to updates from the authorities involved in the operation.
Conclusion
5 trekkers from Bankura remain missing during the Kedartal trek after severe weather and heavy snowfall. West Bengal and Uttarakhand authorities, including the SDRF, are coordinating the ongoing search and rescue effort while supporting the families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who are the missing trekkers?
Rintu Mondal, Uday Ghosh, Ratan Ghosh, Tapas Bauri and Manoj Khawas have been identified as the missing trekkers.
Q. Where did they go missing?
They went missing during the Kedartal trek in Uttarakhand.
Q. What conditions preceded their disappearance?
The trekkers went missing following severe weather and heavy snowfall.
Q. Which agencies are involved in the response?
The Government of West Bengal is coordinating with the Uttarakhand Government and the Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force.
Q. Who is coordinating from Bankura?
The Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order) and the Superintendent of Police, Bankura District, have been assigned coordination responsibilities.
Q. What support are the families receiving?
The West Bengal administration has reached out to the families in Bankura to provide logistical and emotional support.
