July 11, 2022 10:04 PM

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Missing Andhra Pradesh pilgrims in Amarnath cloudburst safe; two still missing

The Andhra Pradesh Government has said today that the pilgrims from the state who reportedly went missing in the Amarnath cloudburst and flash floods four days ago, have been traced and are safe. <br />''<br />''However, two women from Rajamahendravaram are said to be still missing. <br />''<br />''Out of the 20 people, who went on the Amarnath Yatra from the East Godavari District, the whereabouts of two women are yet to be known.  District Collector Madhavilatha said that the women from Rajahmahendravaram have been identified as Kotha Parvathi and Munishetti Sudha. Due to the lack of charging in phones and poor communication systems, it is becoming difficult to locate them.<br />''           <br />''While 20 of the pilgrims reached the state safely yesterday, AP Bhavan officials said that arrangements have been made for another 18 pilgrims to reach Vijayawada from Chandigarh by train by Monday morning. <br />''<br />''As per Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's orders, AP Bhavan's top officers are coordinating with the Command Control Room of the Amarnath Temple Board in Srinagar and monitoring the relief measures. Steps have been taken to ensure that all AP pilgrims reach the state safely. The AP Bhavan officials in New Delhi are making arrangements to bring back the pilgrims safely to their respective destinations, the official added.  <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The State Government has sent AP Bhavan Additional Resident Commissioner Himanshu Kaushik to Srinagar to coordinate with the local authorities and ensure the safety of the pilgrims. The AP Government has also opened a dedicated helpline number 1902 to extend required help to pilgrims from the state. Helplines were also set up in the AP Bhavan in New Delhi for any assistance to pilgrims and their relatives.  AP Government Helpline numbers are 1902 at Velagapudi Secretariat and  011-23384016 at AP Bhavan in Delhi.</span><br />

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