3 held for setting forest on fire in bid to get more social media 'views'
Sunday, 5 May 2024 Chamoli district police have arrested three men from Bihar for allegedly starting a forest fire in the district's Gairsain area, approximately 260km from Dehradun, and uploading a video of the incident on social media to "get more views". The arrest was done on Saturday evening after police took suo-motu cognisance of the video making rounds online, officials said.
You just cannot make this stuff up! Following up on the truly disturbing exchange between Passport Bro Auston Holleman and his mother, your correspondent has obtained the social media accounts of the former, which only adds more fuel to an already raging dysfunctional fire. With this additional...
A devastating avalanche struck Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district near Mana village, trapping 57 construction workers under snow. While 16 people have been rescued, 41 remain missing. The avalanche has blocked roads, delaying rescue efforts. ITBP, Army, SDRF, and NDRF teams are working tirelessly to reach the site. BRO officials confirm the area is inaccessible, with no mobile or radio connectivity. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has assured all possible assistance. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, as hopes remain high for further rescues.
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