Dehradun: A mule operator was killed and a pilgrim from Rajasthan critically injured after a boulder fell near the Chirbasa helipad on the Kedarnath route around 2.45pm on Friday.
Incident Details
Officials of the Rudraprayag district disaster management office said Devesh Singh, 23, a resident of Badasu village in Rudraprayag, and Vishnu from Rajasthan were standing at the location where the boulder suddenly fell from the hillside. Teams of police and district disaster response force rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations.
“Devesh died on the spot while Vishnu suffered critical injuries and was taken to a health centre in Gaurikund for treatment,” said district disaster management officer Nandan Singh Rajwar.
Rescue and Response
The rescue teams acted swiftly to secure the area and provide medical assistance. The injured pilgrim was stabilized at the primary health centre before being referred for further care. Authorities have warned trekkers and pilgrims to remain cautious on the mountainous route, especially during the monsoon season when landslides and boulder falls are common.
The Kedarnath shrine, located in the Rudraprayag district, attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. The district administration has intensified monitoring of vulnerable spots along the trekking path to prevent such incidents.
