The Indian Army has swiftly responded to an emergency call after a recent landslide incident claimed the life of one woman pilgrim, while three others were injured in the unfortunate mishap near the Z-Morh Tunnel in Ganderbal district on Wednesday evening.
On the evening of July 16, at approximately 7:15 pm, incessant rainfall triggered a massive landslide at the strategic tunnel, Rayalpathri and Brarimarg, resulting in the halting of the Yatra movement and stranding a large number of pilgrims.
Shortly after the incident, the Army detachment deployed at Brarimarg swung into action. At least 500 yatris stranded in the area were rescued and accommodated in tents and were given tea and water as the rain kept pouring down.
Further, more than 3,000 pilgrims found refuge in langars set up by the local administration between Brarimarg and Z Morh, which offered essential shelter and sustenance.
A particularly critical case involved a sick yatri stranded between two landslide-prone zones at Rayalpathri.
Indian Army Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) undertook a challenging manual stretcher evacuation under adverse weather conditions and safely transported the patient to Rayalpathri, from where an ambulance moved the individual for further medical care.
The camp director at Brarimarg and the Company Commander of the Indian Army are present at the site and have assessed the situation as stable and under control. Operations continue to ensure the safety and well-being of all yatris in the area.
The weather at both Rayalpathri and Brarimarg is reported as lightly raining, and the Army remains on high alert to respond to any evolving situation.
The quick and efficient response is yet another testament to the Indian Army’s professionalism, dedication, and humanitarian commitment during the Amarnath Yatra 2025.
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