Tragic Landslide Claims Lives in Himachal Pradesh

A devastating landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district on Tuesday evening tragically claimed the lives of at least 15 bus passengers. Officials reported that the private bus, transporting 30-35 individuals, was hit while en route from Marotan to Ghumarwin.

The catastrophic event unfolded in the Bhalughat area within the Jhandutta assembly segment, where police and district administration officials are actively engaged in rescue operations. So far, 15 bodies have been retrieved from the rubble, though the whole mountain's collapse casts doubt on further survival chances.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and urged officials to accelerate rescue efforts amidst ongoing intermittent rains in the region since Monday.

(With inputs from agencies.)