16 Pilgrims rescued safely by SDRF amidst bridge collapse in northern India
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Speaking to Newslions, Lalita Negi, SDRF Media Coordinator of Uttarakhand Control Room, stated that on the night of July 4, 2024, the Gangotri police post in District Uttarkashi informed the SDRF team about the collapse of the Chirbasa bridge, which left around 40 pilgrims stranded on the other side of the river. Acting swiftly on this information, an SDRF team led by Sub-Inspector Savar Singh, armed with essential rescue equipment, set out for the incident site early this morning. The team trekked approximately 8 km to reach the location and successfully rescued 16 pilgrims. SDRF Rescue Team Incharge Savar Singh communicated via satellite phone that the team is relentlessly working to rescue the remaining pilgrims, and all of them will be safely evacuated soon.