Successful Rescue Operation Safeguards 67 Individuals from High Himalayan Regions
A coordinated rescue operation in Uttarkashi successfully evacuated 67 trekkers from challenging high-altitude areas amid heavy snowfall.
Uttarkashi, September 29 (Daily Kiran) : A major rescue operation successfully evacuated 67 individuals from various high Himalayan regions, including Kalindi Pass, amid severe snowfall and adverse weather conditions. This operation, guided by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, was executed with utmost priority by the district administration, coordinating efforts with all relevant agencies.
Rescue efforts were focused on bringing trekkers, porters, and support staff back to safety over a period of one and a half days. The operation targeted locations such as Kalindi Pass Base, Audin Coal Base, Satopanth Base, and Jogin-1 Pass Base. On the first day, District Magistrate Prashant Arya personally supervised the rescue operations in Harsil, while the progress was monitored from a smart control room throughout the day.
On the second day, the District Magistrate continued to oversee the operation from the control room, providing necessary directives to the teams involved. Additional support came from the Additional District Magistrate Mukta Mishra, who remained present in Harsil during the entire operation.
Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the district administration, police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the disaster management department, a total of 67 individuals were rescued. This included 29 from Audin Coal Pass, 8 from Jogin-1 area, 8 from Satopanth, 19 from Kalindi Pass, and 3 army porters from Vasuki Tal.
According to the administration, an 18-member SSB team on the Shri Kanta Expedition expressed their desire to continue their mission. Additionally, teams from Sudarshan Peak, Bhagirathi-2 (Army), and others returned safely, demonstrating resilience despite the challenging conditions.
District Magistrate Prashant Arya commended the coordinated efforts of all agencies involved, highlighting their promptness and teamwork in overcoming difficult weather and geographical challenges. He confirmed that the rescue operation was completed safely and successfully under the guidance of the Chief Minister.
