Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has condoled the death of two persons during the Manimahesh pilgrimage in Chamba district on Sunday.
Expressing sympathy with the affected families, the Chief Minister said the state government would provide all possible assistance in this hour of distress. He prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss.
The Manimahesh Yatra has been suspended for the time being due to bad weather conditions. The District Commissioners of Pathankot and Doda in Jammu and Kashmir have also been requested to hold the pilgrims in their districts and ensure that advisories are followed until the weather improves.
The Chief Minister appealed to people not to go near rivers and nullahs to avoid any mishap, as the Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains in the state over the next 24 hours. He urged citizens to strictly follow the advisories issued by the district administrations from time to time.
Sukhu also directed the district administrations to respond promptly in the event of landslides, road blockages, or flash floods, so that people do not face inconvenience. He further instructed them to ensure the uninterrupted flow of essential services.
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