SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, March 30 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed deep grief over the unfortunate demise of six persons in a landslide and tree fall near Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib in Kullu district today.

The Chief Minister has directed the district administration to extend all possible assistance to the victims and their families. He has also instructed officers to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured.

Expressing his condolences, the Chief Minister prayed for the peace of the departed souls and strength for the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss. He also wished a swift ...