With the airlifting of 64 individuals rescue operation concludes in Bharmour
Punjab Newsline, Shimla-
With improvement of weather conditions, the district administration Chamba has successfully completed the rescue operation of people stranded in Bharmour who were on Manimahesh Yatra in Chamba district. Today, 64 persons were airlifted in four sorties with the help of Indian Air Force helicopter MI-17 from Bharmour to Chamba, which commenced 8 am and concluded at 12.30 pm.
All the rescued pilgrims have been sent to their respective destinations through HRTC buses free of cost, which are plying at regular intervals from Chamba. Along with this, two mortal remains were also brought from Bharmour to Chamba. In two days, total 588 individuals have been airlifted from Bharmour to Chamba.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has lauded the efforts of the district administration, NDRF, SDRF, Chamba Police, Home Guards, NGOs and individuals who worked relentlessly round the clock to accomplish this massive rescue operation. He said that the people of Chamba have demonstrated the true spirit of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' who organized langars for the stranded people in Bharmour and en-route to Chamba and helped the pilgrims in distress.
He also praised the Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi for leading the operation on the ground who camped at Bharmour. He said that Jagat Singh Negi reached Bharmour from Chamba on foot voluntarily and ensured safety of the each stranded person. He said that this gesture highlights the present State Government's sensitivity by adopting humanitarian approach and reaffirms its commitment towards the safety of the people.