A 36-year-old woman died after being struck by a stone that fell from a hillside while she was collecting grass in a forest near Salang village in Uttarkashi district’s Bhatwari development block.

Lalita Rana, wife of Balveer Singh, had gone into the forest on Thursday with other women from the village to cut grass for cattle. During the work, a stone suddenly fell from above and hit her neck, leaving her seriously injured.

Treatment and attempted transfer

The women accompanying Lalita and other villagers quickly took her to the district hospital. Doctors treated her there, but her condition remained critical and she died during treatment.

Gangotri MLA Suresh Chauhan arranged a heli ambulance to move her to a higher centre. However, Lalita died before the transfer could take place.

Lalita is survived by 2 children. Her death has left her family grieving, while the incident has caused sorrow in Salang village.

After receiving information about the incident, MLA Suresh Chauhan and block chief Rajdeep Parmar reached the district hospital. The available report did not provide further details about any official investigation or additional safety measures.

Conclusion

Lalita Rana died after a falling stone struck her while she was collecting cattle fodder in a forest near Salang village. Although villagers arranged hospital treatment and a heli ambulance transfer was organised, she died before being moved to a higher centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the incident occur?

The incident occurred in a forest near Salang village in Uttarkashi district’s Bhatwari development block.

Q. What was Lalita Rana doing when she was injured?

She was collecting grass for cattle with other women from the village.

Q. How did she sustain her injuries?

A stone fell from a hillside and struck her neck.

Q. Where was she taken after the incident?

Villagers took her to the district hospital for treatment.

Q. Was a heli ambulance arranged?

Yes. Gangotri MLA Suresh Chauhan arranged a heli ambulance to transfer her to a higher centre, but she died before the transfer.