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Surat Woman’s Viral 'Please Help' Video Triggers Airlift of Stranded Kedarnath Pilgrims
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:12 AM
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A video posted by a woman from Surat urging help for stranded pilgrims went viral, prompting authorities to launch an airlift operation. The stranded Kedarnath pilgrims were subsequently airlifted to safety.
The video, which showed the woman appealing with the words 'Please help…', spread rapidly across social media platforms. Viewers shared the clip widely, drawing attention to the plight of pilgrims stuck at the Kedarnath shrine.
Responding to the online outcry, state disaster management teams coordinated with aviation authorities to deploy helicopters for an emergency airlift. The operation was launched from the nearest accessible helipad.
Within hours, the stranded pilgrims were flown out of the high-altitude area and brought to safer locations. Officials confirmed that all those evacuated received medical checks and were provided with temporary shelter and food.
Responding to the online outcry, state disaster management teams coordinated with aviation authorities to deploy helicopters for an emergency airlift. The operation was launched from the nearest accessible helipad.
Within hours, the stranded pilgrims were flown out of the high-altitude area and brought to safer locations. Officials confirmed that all those evacuated received medical checks and were provided with temporary shelter and food.