In a separate operation, a forest department team rescued 121 trekkers stranded by heavy snowfall on the Gaumukh-Tapovan trail in Gangotri National Park and brought them safely to Gangotri.
Continued rainfall has heightened fears of land subsidence and further landslides. Several residents have temporarily abandoned their homes as the unstable hillside continues to pose a threat.
Babita Pandey, a resident of Ramnagar, has been missing since the night of May 29, when she reportedly stepped out of her tent at Goi Camp around 11 pm and did not return
Gyanesh Kumar's itinerary focuses on evaluating communication networks, security logistics, and the overall infrastructure available to polling personnel in remote, high-altitude zones.
The demonstrations were called off after a short period, with traders agreeing to reopen their shops in light of upcoming Diwali. The restaurant at the center of the controversy remains closed.