Vaishno Devi tragedy: LG forms 3-member committee to inquire reasons for landslide
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday constituted a three-member committee to inquire into the reasons behind the recent landslide along the pilgrim route leading to the Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta Hills in Reasi district, officials said.
The committee headed by the additional chief secretary, Department of Jal Shakti, will submit its report within two weeks to Sinha, who is also the chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, an official order said.
Thirty-four pilgrims were killed and 20 others injured after a landslide struck the pilgrim route on Tuesday afternoon.
The committee has been tasked to examine in detail the causes and reasons behind the incident which occurred enroute to the shrine near Adhkwari on August 26.
Besides, the committee has been tasked with to assess responses in the form of rescue and relief measures undertaken as well as suggest appropriate SOPs and measures for preventing recurrence of such incidents in future.
The Committee has been asked to submit its report within two weeks to the Chairman, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, the order added.
