150 from Zanskar stranded in Manali

Mandi, October 26

Around 150 persons of the Zanskar valley have been stranded in Manali for the past 10 days because of the closure of Darcha-Shinkula-Padum road in Lahaul-Spiti. Sudden snowfall at Shinkula blocked the Darcha-Shinkula-Padum road on October 17.

According to sources, these people had ventured towards Manali for necessary works. They expected to return before the beginning of snowfall. Now, they have been stuck in Manali. They met the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Manali, today and sought his help to reach their native places. At present, they are residing in rest houses and hotels in Manali. SDM Surinder Thakur assured them all help.

The SDM stated that those stranded are demanding restoration of the Darcha-Shinkula-Padum road for traffic movement so that they are able to move towards their native places. — TNS