New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- At least nine people, including five Vaishno Devi pilgrims, lost their lives on Tuesday after relentless rainfall triggered a massive landslide on the route to the holy shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. Fourteen others were injured, while several are feared trapped.

The tragedy unfolded near Adhkwari on the Katra-Bhawan trek when boulders and debris rolled down the mountainside around 3 pm, catching devotees by surprise. Rescue operations are underway, officials confirmed.

The landslide struck at Adhkwari on the Katra-Bhawan route around 3 pm, killing at least five pilgrims and injuring 14. The yatra was suspended immediately, and rescue operations were launched near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya.

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