Raksha Mantri expresses grief after landslide on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple route
A tragic landslide struck the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple route, leading to the loss of several precious lives and leaving many injured. Rescue and relief operations have been launched, with the Union Territory administration providing all possible assistance to those affected on ground.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh expressed deep sorrow over the incident. In a message on ‘X’, he said he was “deeply pained by the loss of precious lives” and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, while medical teams and disaster response units remain on-site to ensure timely support.
Deeply pained by the loss of precious lives due to the landslide on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple route.
My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The UT administration is providing all possible assistance on the…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 27, 2025