Jammu, Aug. 26 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday extended condolences to the families after heavy rains triggered a landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Katra, killing five people and injuring 10 others on Tuesday.

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha directed the senior officials to provide immediate assistance to those injured in the accident.

Sharing an X post, Office of the Lt Governor wrote, "Deeply distressed to know that an unfortunate landslide triggered by incessant rain claimed the lives of devotees at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. My condolences to the bereaved families & I pray that the injured recover quickly. Directed officials to provide immediate assistance."

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