Tourist from Haryana slips into gorge, dies

Sahil, a tourist from Rohtak, Haryana, tragically lost his life after slipping into a deep gorge in the Magic Valley of Malana in Kullu district yesterday.

According to SDM, Kullu, Vikas Shukla, the body was recovered today with the help of Nepali labourers and local rescuers after prolonged efforts. The body was sent for autopsy and later handed over to the deceased’s family for the final rites. Sahil, who had come to Kullu with his stepbrother, lost his balance while returning from the Malana area, resulting in the fatal fall.

In a separate incident, a Sri Lankan tourist fell into a deep gorge near Jogni Falls today, a popular tourist spot near Manali.

According to DSP, Manali KD Sharma, the incident occurred when the 24-year-old, identified as Washit Ranasinghe, was travelling with seven friends from Sri Lanka. Fortunately, the local rescue team responded swiftly and managed to save the tourist after a tough operation.