UTTARKASHI, Aug. 8 -- While inspecting the disaster-affected areas of Dharali in Uttarkashi district, Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami witnessed a profoundly emotional moment on Friday that moved everyone present to tears.
Mrs. Dhangauri Baroliya, a resident of Ishanpur, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), had come to Uttarakhand with her family for a pilgrimage to Gangotri. On August 5, a severe natural disaster struck Dharali, leaving them stranded. Landslides and heavy debris flow blocked all access routes, creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty.
Under the directives of the state government, immediate relief and rescue operations were launched. The Chief Minister has been personally present in the region for the past three days, overse...