Himachal Pradesh: 3 trekkers killed in heavy snowfall in Kinnauri
At least three trekkers out of a group of 13 people died after heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh. According to the information given by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on Monday, this incident is from Kinnaur district of the state.
ITBP said, “Three trekkers have been killed, while 10 of them have been rescued. The dead are lying somewhere at around 15,000 feet. ITBP team is reaching the spot today to search the bodies.”
The trekkers started their trek from Rohru to Burua village in Kinnaur district on October 17 and were stranded in Burua Kanda Top area due to snowfall in the region.
The deceased have been identified as Rajendra Pathak, Ashok Bhalerao and Deepak Rao.
According to ITBP, 12 members of the group were from Maharashtra, and one was from Kolkata.
Search and rescue operation is on.
(with inputs from ANI)
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