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3 injured as shooting stones, landslide strike Vaishno Devi shrine track | Jammu News
NEW DELHI: At least three pilgrims were seriously injured when the new Mata Vaishno Devi track was struck by shooting stones and landslide in Reasi district of Jammu-Kashmir on Monday.
The landslide occurred on the route near Panchi, some 3km ahead of Bhawan around 2.35pm damaging an overhead iron structure.
Following the incident, the disaster management team of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board reached the spot for relief and rescue efforts.
“The team has already reached the affected area and is currently assessing the situation,” news agency ANI quoted CEO of the shrine board as saying.
The injured pilgrims were taken to a hospital for treatment.
(With agency inputs)