At the site of landslide about 1800 pilgrims stranded and about 10,000 pilgrims were reported to be at Badrinath, Govindghat and Joshimath. A team of BRO and ARMY were started clearing the debris and stones from the highway. With the help of Army Jawans and BRO team, administration will open the highway till Saturday noon.
Last night Army comes for help for pilgrims stranded at Joshimath. Proper food and shelter were provided by Army to the pilgrims. More than 1500 pilgrims took shelter at Gurudwara at Govindghat and 500 at Pandukeshwar.
Published Date: May 20, 2017