Srinagar, July 8, KDC: At least 13 yatris were killed, five others injured and around three dozen missing after a cloudburst near the Amarnath cave shrine on Friday evening caused flash floods, officials said.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah and briefed them about the incident and on-going rescue operation. The centre is extending all the assistance.
“Our priority is to save the lives of people. Instructions have been issued to provide all necessary assistance to pilgrims. I am closely monitoring the situation”, the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor expressed grief over the loss of lives in the tragic incident.
“Deeply pained by the unfortunate incident of cloudburst at Amarnathji holy cave, in which precious lives have been lost. I send my heartfelt condolences to bereaved families”, said the Lt Governor.
