MANDI:  In a tragic accident, Five pilgrims from Mahunag were killed and four others were injured near Khudinala, under the BSL Police Station in Sundar Nagar subdivision when a Bolero camper  they were travelling in plunged into a deep gorge. The accident occurred late night hours on July 14, hindering the rescue operation.

The victims, who had been returning home from Kamrunag yatra  were identified as Kirparam (38), Kamal Kumar (22), and Anil Dutt (52).

The injured individuals were promptly rescued with the assistance of locals and the police, and they are currently receiving treatment at Sundargarh Hospital.

The deceased have been identified as Lala Ram (50) from Dhol Dhar, Sunil Kumar (35) from Panjra Gallu, Govindaran Ram (60) from Dolar Dhol Dhar, and Mohan (55) from Kushla.

Police  is  investigating the cause of the accident.

CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended deep  condolences to the families of the deceased and directed Mnandi administration to provide all assistance and relief.