KHATIMA NEWS
Uttarkashi
Search teams in Uttarkashi have found a tent, belongings and a bag believed to be linked to 8 people missing on the Kedartal trek. 7 trekkers and their guide disappeared after an avalanche was reported in the valley, but rescuers have not located the group despite reaching the fifth day of operations.
Others
5 young trekkers from Bankura are missing during the Kedartal trek in Uttarakhand after severe weather and heavy snowfall. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the state government is coordinating with Uttarakhand authorities and the State Disaster Response Force as search and rescue efforts continue.
Dehradun
A joint SDRF Uttarakhand Police and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering team has recovered a tent, belongings and a bag near Kedar Kharak during the search for trekkers missing on the Kedartal route. Continuous snowfall, extreme altitude and difficult terrain have forced the team to establish a safe camp before resuming operations.
Chamoli
Authorities received information about a possible helicopter crash landing above Chai village in Chamoli’s Joshimath area. The Trans Bharat helicopter was travelling from Badrinath to Sahastradhara, and its location was indicated near the Army Camp. Officials said 05 passengers and 01 pilot were on board, while complete details remained unavailable.
Dehradun
A Trans Bharat Aviation helicopter carrying 6 people, including the pilot, could not be traced after leaving Badrinath for Dehradun’s Sahastradhara heliport. Uttarakhand authorities have mobilised the Chamoli administration, SDRF and an Army unit, while the operator’s entire helicopter fleet has been grounded as a precaution.
