Rudraprayag

In Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, an under-construction bridge collapsed near Narkota area, killing more than half a dozen labourers, on July 20. The bridge was located on Rishikesh-Badrinath highway, just six kilometres from Rudraprayag. Reportedly, six people have been rescued and admitted to a hospital, and four-five are feared to have been trapped. SDRF and police officials are present on site, to carry out the rescue operation.

A group of seven trekkers who were stranded at an altitude of 4,500 metres in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, have been rescued by an Indian Air Force Chopper, on May 30. Reportedly, the group trekked to film a documentary, and found themselves unable to trek back. The group ran out of water and food, and was stranded since three days, due to which, they raised an SOS.

An eight-year-old leopard declared a ''maneater'', was shot down by a team of three shooters in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag on July 26. Reportedly, the leopard had dragged a toddler girl from her house yard on July 25, however, the body hasn't been found yet. According to shooter Joy Hukil, the leopard was killed during rescue efforts. Notably, 19 people and seven big cats have died so far in the state.