Shimla, Aug. 31 -- Following the temporary suspension of the Manimahesh Yatra due to continuous heavy rainfall, cloudbursts, and landslides, approximately 6,000 pilgrims were rescued from Chamba district on Saturday. The pilgrims were transported via private vehicles, taxis, and Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses to Nurpur and Pathankot.

This was stated by chief secretary Prabodh Saxena after a review meeting to enquire about the number of stranded passengers in Chamba.

He said that the HRTC buses were sent to Pathankot on Friday from Kalsuin carrying devotees and 20 buses were sent on Saturday viz: 17 to Pathankot and others to Kangra and Dehra. He said that 60 buses were stationed at Chamba and were being sent as per nee...