The Indian Army’s White Night Core has taken a step to assist in relief and rescue operations after a landslide near Vaishno Devi temple in Katra. In a post on social media platform ‘X’, White Knight Corps told about the update on relief work. He said, “Update on relief campaign: Relief contingent of whitenite core, Shrine Board, JKP and CRPF rescue teams in Katra’s Ardhkunwari are assisting landslide victims. Intensive coordination is being done with all agencies to maximize humanitarian aid. Intensive coordination is being done with all agencies. We serve, we protect!”

So far, 30 people have died and many have been injured in the landslide due to continuous rains. The incident occurred on Tuesday (26 August 2025) near the Garanai Lota area on Kishanpur-Domel Road, where five pilgrims of Sampu town in Dholpur district of Rajasthan got caught in the rubble. According to police officials, three youths were swept away in strong streams of water, while two swims and survived by clinging to a tree.

Jammu and Kashmir also caused havoc
Heavy rains have caused havoc in the whole of Jammu and Kashmir. In the Kashmir Valley, due to the closure of mobile phones and internet services by many service providers due to weather conditions, normal life was disturbed. Due to sudden disruption, many residents were cut off through essential communication mediums. The situation in Jammu division was equally serious. All the major rivers were flowing above the danger mark, which caused water to the low -lying areas and caused heavy damage to the infrastructure.

The bridge collapsed under the pressure of the swollen river
A bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot highway collapsed under the pressure of a swollen river, causing the highway to be closed. Meanwhile, the Jammu-Srinagar highway has been blocked by the fall of stones, which has further increased transportation problems. Along with continuing coordinated relief work, the Army, Local Administration, Shrine Board and paramilitary forces are working round the clock to save and provide necessary assistance to the trapped pilgrims and locals.

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