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More than 300 pilgrims recused, CM monitors rescue work

Dehradun, Aug 7 (UNI) Around 310 pilgrims belonging to other states stranded at Gangotri shrine area and other locations were rescued and airlifted to safe locations as Uttarakhand Chief Minister today monitored rescue operations himself.
Indian Airforce flying machines Chinook and MI-17 also began sorties to airlift stranded tourists from Gangotri and resume power supply in disaster hit Dharali.
Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary stated that nearly 300 tourists were brought to Harsil from Gangotri and other areas in six helicopters pressed in action by Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA).
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