Rescue operation concludes in Bharmour with airlifting of 64 individuals

With improvement of weather conditions, the Chamba district administration has successfully completed the rescue operation of the people stranded in Bharmour who were on Manimahesh Yatra. As many as 64 persons were airlifted on Saturday through four sorties with the help of Indian Air Force helicopter MI-17 from Bharmour to Chamba. All the rescued pilgrims have been sent to their respective destinations through HRTC buses free of cost. Besides, two mortal remains were also brought from Bharmour to Chamba. In all 588 individuals were airlifted from Bharmour to Chamba during the last two days.

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has lauded the efforts of the district administration, NDRF, SDRF, Chamba Police, Home Guards, NGOs and individuals who worked relentlessly round the clock to accomplish this massive rescue operation. He said that the people of Chamba have demonstrated the true spirit of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ who organized langars for the stranded people in Bharmour and en-route to Chamba.

He also praised the Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi for leading the operation on the ground who camped at Bharmour. He said that the Minister reached Bharmour on foot from Chamba and ensured the safety of each stranded person. This gesture highlights the present state government’s sensitivity by adopting humanitarian approach and commitment towards the safety of the people.