Rana grieves loss of lives due to landslide near Vaishno Devi

Srinagar, Aug 27: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology, Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives due to a landslide triggered by heavy rains near the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.As per a statement issued here, he extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of profound grief and prayed for the swift recovery of all those injured. “The tragic incident of the death of several devotees in a landslide near the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple route is extremely painful. May the departed souls rest in peace,” he said, mourning the tragic incident.He said that the Omar Abdullah led government is taking all the necessary measures to assist all those affected. He further said that the administration is continuously monitoring the situation arising in various parts of Jammu Division due to heavy rain and officers have been instructed to remain on high alert to meet any eventuality. He further called upon the people to follow advisories issued by the government from time to time and take all essential precautions.