Jammu, Oct 4: DC Kishtwar suspended Machail Mata pilgrimage for three days from October 5 following an inclement weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department, copy with CTN reads as under:-
In view of the inclement weather advisory issued by the IMD, the movement of pilgrims towards the Machail Mata shrine shall remain suspended from October 5 to 7 as a precautionary measure, Kishtwar District Magistrate Pankaj Kumar Sharma said in an order.
He added thar the decision has been taken in view of the forecast of adverse weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and potential landslides in the region, so no pilgrim shall be permitted to proceed towards the shrine during the said (suspension) period",
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