The death toll in the Kedartal trekking tragedy in Uttarkashi has risen to 6, while rescue teams continue searching for 2 people who remain missing after an avalanche struck a trekking group.
The 13-member group had set out for Kedartal on October 27. 5 members returned safely, but the other 8, including one guide, were caught in the avalanche.
4 victims identified
6 bodies have been recovered so far. Authorities have confirmed the identities of 4 victims.
The identified victims include sisters from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: 28-year-old Vartika Verma and 29-year-old Deepika Verma. The other 2 identified trekkers were from Bankura, West Bengal: 40-year-old Rintu Mandal and 30-year-old Uday Ghosh.
The identities of the remaining 2 recovered bodies have not yet been confirmed.
Search operation continues
Teams from the National Disaster Response Force and the Uttarakhand Forest Department are continuing the search in difficult terrain. Other rescue personnel are also involved in efforts to locate the 2 people still missing.
The operation remains focused on tracing the missing members of the group and recovering any further bodies. The number of confirmed deaths currently stands at 6, while 5 members of the original group have been accounted for safely.
Conclusion
The Kedartal tragedy has left 6 people dead and 2 missing after an avalanche struck the trekking group. Rescue teams continue searching the difficult terrain, while 2 recovered bodies are still awaiting identification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many people have died in the Kedartal trekking tragedy?
6 people have died, according to the available information.
Q. How many people are still missing?
2 members of the trekking group remain missing.
Q. How large was the trekking group?
The group had 13 members.
Q. When did the group leave for Kedartal?
The group set out on October 27.
Q. How many members returned safely?
5 members returned safely after the avalanche.
Q. Who are among the identified victims?
The identified victims include Vartika Verma, Deepika Verma, Rintu Mandal and Uday Ghosh.
Q. Which teams are conducting the search?
The NDRF, Uttarakhand Forest Department and other rescue teams are continuing the operation.
Q. How many recovered bodies remain unidentified?
2 of the 6 recovered bodies have yet to be identified.
