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Landslide Near Manikaran Sahib Kills Six, Rescue Ops Underway

A deadly landslide struck Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday, killing six people and injuring three after a tree collapsed on multiple vehicles near Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib. Among the victims were a tourist from Bangalore and two locals.

Triggered by a storm, the tree was uprooted from a mountain slope, crushing vehicles and small roadside stalls. Rescue teams, police, and medical staff rushed to the site, transporting the injured to a nearby hospital.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed condolences and directed officials to provide immediate relief to victims’ families. Eyewitnesses reported delays in assistance, with videos of the disaster circulating widely on social media.

Rescue efforts are still ongoing, and officials are monitoring the situation as further details emerge.

From News Desk

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