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Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Two Pilgrims in Himachal Pradesh

A tragic accident on the Pathankot–Bharmour National Highway has claimed the lives of two young pilgrims en route to the Manimahesh Kailash Yatra. The motorcycle they were riding lost control and fell into a gorge, resulting in immediate fatalities. Local authorities and villagers responded swiftly to the scene, recovering the bodies for postmortem. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of this heartbreaking incident, which has left the community in mourning.
By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 13, 2026, 13:11 IST

Devastating Incident on National Highway


Subhash Mahajan
Chamba
A tragic road accident unfolded late last night on the Pathankot–Bharmour National Highway, close to Hanuman Temple, situated between Dunali and Ghaira. This incident resulted in the untimely deaths of two young pilgrims who were on their way to the revered Manimahesh Kailash Yatra.

Details of the Accident

Accident Overview



  • The victims were riding a motorcycle (PB-35U-2347) when it lost control and fell approximately 200 meters into a gorge.


  • Both individuals succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the accident.



Identification of Victims

Victims' Names



  • Jyoti, a resident of Pathankot


  • Anil Kumar, son of Harbans, from Pangoli, Pathankot



Rescue Efforts

Rescue Operation After the incident was reported, teams from the Ghaira Police Post and local residents quickly arrived at the scene. Following a challenging rescue operation, the bodies were retrieved from the gorge and transported to Medical College Chamba for autopsy.


Investigation Underway

Police Investigation Authorities have commenced an inquiry to ascertain the precise circumstances surrounding the accident. The deceased will be returned to their families once all legal procedures are completed.


Community Mourning

This unfortunate event has brought profound sorrow to the families of the victims and the surrounding community, highlighting the dangers that pilgrims encounter while navigating the perilous mountain roads of Himachal Pradesh.