Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Court Orders Report on Pilgrim Deaths at Vaishno Devi Shrine
A court in Jammu and Kashmir is looking into a complaint about the deaths of 34 pilgrims at the Vaishno Devi Shrine after a landslide.
The complaint suggests officials were negligent and should be held responsible.
The court has asked the police to submit a report detailing what actions they've taken.
The complaint was filed by Rohit Bali, who believes the shrine board's officials should be investigated.
He claims that the officials did not take adequate safety measures despite warnings of heavy rain.
The court is reviewing whether an investigation into these claims is necessary.
The judge considered the applications made and the relevant sections of the law before calling for the report.
A court has requested a police report regarding the death of 34 pilgrims.
The deaths occurred due to a landslide at the Vaishno Devi Shrine.
The complaint alleges criminal negligence against shrine board officials.
The complainant, Rohit Bali, filed for an FIR against the officials.
The court is assessing whether to order an investigation.
- Who
- Court and Rohit Bali.
- What
- Court seeking police report on complaint regarding pilgrim deaths.
- When
- The court order was issued recently, following an incident on August 26.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, at the Vaishno Devi Shrine.
- Why
- To investigate the alleged negligence leading to deaths and determine if an FIR is warranted.
- Event
- Landslide at Vaishno Devi Shrine
- Date of Landslide
- August 26
- Location
- Adhkuwari, Trikuta hills
- Deaths
- 34 pilgrims
- Injured
- 20
- Court Action
- Seeking action-taken report from police
- Complainant
- Rohit Bali