Rescue and relief operations continued in full swing today despite bad weather in the morning. Jungle Chetti area which was a matter of concern yesterday has been fully cleared by joint efforts of Army, ITBP and Air Force. 12,000 people were rescued and evacuated today.About 125 people have been evacuated from Gauri Kund and about 100 more are still there. About 2,000 people are in Harsil but under the charge of the Army. The focus of the rescue efforts tomorrow will be on the Harsil. A total 83 aircrafts from all agencies have been deployed in the area of which 45 are from IAF, 13 from Army and 25 from the State Government. Local police have reached Kedarnath and Gauri Kund and process of identification of the dead bodies has begun. The State Government is making arrangements for transporting the pilgrims in response to reports that some taxi drivers are making exorbitant charges and are fleecing pilgrims.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 08:35:46 +0000
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