Italian tourist dies at Kullu village; tourist goes missing

An Italian national lost his life at Pulga village, while a young tourist from Delhi has gone missing in nearby Chalal in Parbati Valley.

According to Kullu police, Italian tourist, Gian Luca (63), was staying at a guesthouse in Pulga when he suddenly fell ill. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors diagnosed a ruptured ulcer. Despite prompt medical attention, he was declared dead on arrival.

Authorities have notified the Italian embassy and the body has been taken into custody for a post-mortem examination in Kullu. ASP Sanjeev Chauhan confirmed the death and stated that all necessary formalities are being carried out in coordination with embassy officials.

In a separate incident, 20-year-old Rohit Kumar, son of Chander Bhan from Tikri Kalan, Delhi, has gone missing in Chhalal, a scenic village known for its trekking trails and riverside paths. Police suspect that the youth may have accidentally slipped into the Parbati river, which runs perilously close to several trekking routes.

Search operations are underway with divers deployed in the river and multiple teams searching on forest trails and riverbanks. “We are making every effort to trace the missing tourist. The possibility of an accidental fall into the river cannot be ruled out,” said ASP Chauhan.