Massive avalanche sweeps through iconic Sonamarg in Kashmir, no casualty reported
The visuals underline the sheer intensity of the avalanche and the speed at which it struck the area.
The visuals underline the sheer intensity of the avalanche and the speed at which it struck the area.
An avalanche struck Sonamarg in central Kashmir as high-danger warnings remained in force, with video footage capturing snow engulfing buildings. Officials said no casualties were reported.
The Ladakh UT also experienced widespread snow.
However, officials maintain that security arrangements for tourists remain robust and that local authorities continue to monitor all developments closely in the valley.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg. The 6.4-km tunnel worth over Rs 2,700 crore on the Srinagar-Leh highway will keep Sonamarg open to tourists round the year and is also touted as a major milestone to connect the Kashmir valley with Ladakh.
Police sources said the nomads were grazing their livestock in Thajwas glacier area of Sonamarg highland pastures when a bear attacked them.
Various incriminating documents and materials evidencing unexplained investments in immovable properties, construction of hotels and residences aggregating to Rs 25 crore in the last six financial years have been seized during the search, though he has not paid any tax since AY 2014-15.
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