91 Pilgrims Died During Char Dham Yatra, Most Of Them Suffered Heart Attack
Uttarakhand Health DG Dr. Shailja Bhatt informed that approximately 91 pilgrims lost lives during the 2022 Char Dham Yatra. On May 27, Bhatt said, "Most of the pilgrims died due to heart-attacks". Furthermore, highlighting the strengthened medical services compared to earlier, Shailja Bhatt said, for the Char Dham yatra in Uttarakhand, nearly 169 doctors were deployed to treat patients in the course of the yatra, which started on May 3.
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At Least 39 Pilgrims Die On Route To Chardham Yatra: Uttarakhand
Approximately 39 pilgrims have lost their lives on route to the Chardham Yatra so far, according to Uttarakhand Director-General Health Dr Shailja Bhatt. She further stated that high blood pressure, heart attack and mountain sickness are the prime reasons behind the deaths. Reportedly, health check-ups are being done at various places of the travel for the pilgrims. She further stated that medically unfit pilgrims are being advised not to… read-more
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