Uttarakhand avalanche: Rescue operation intensified, advance drones to be deployed
PTC News Desk: A massive search and rescue operation is underway for the five missing Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Rescue teams have saved 50 people so far, however four workers tragically lost their lives.
Earlier, Chamoli District Magistrate, Sandeep Tiwari on Saturday said that 24 rescued Border Road Organisation (BRO) workers have been receiving treatment in Joshimath while one of the individuals has been sent to AIIMS Rishikesh via air ambulance after an injury in his spine.
The DM further said a search and rescue operation for the 5 missing people is underway and that the Army and NDRF are continuing their operations.
Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO), Dehradun earlier confirmed and said that four people have lost their lives in the avalanche. The search for 5 others is still underway. There were 55 people when the incident occurred near the Mana village of Chamoli on Friday.
Earlier, the Chief Minister also conducted an aerial survey of the avalanche-affected area this morning.
The Chief Minister met the workers undergoing treatment at the Army Hospital and inquired about their well-being.
- PTC NEWS
