Yog Raj Sharma
The North News
Shimla, September 3
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chaired a high-level review meeting on Thursday to assess damage caused by recent disasters. Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police from all districts joined the meeting. The Chief Minister directed officials to prioritise the safe evacuation of nearly 700 pilgrims stranded in Manimahesh, confirming that all travellers were safe. He said additional Indian Air Force helicopters would be deployed from Thursday to speed up the operation.
Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi provided real-time updates to the Chief Minister via satellite phone. Sukhu also instructed departments to accelerate road restoration work and ensure food arrangements for pilgrims along the yatra route.
