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Tamil Nadu sends ministerial delegation to Delhi over Nepal pilgrims crisis
Four ministers from Tamil Nadu are travelling to the national capital to coordinate rescue efforts for 86 pilgrims reported missing in Nepal. The state government has prioritised locating the missing devotees.
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A high-level ministerial delegation from Tamil Nadu is heading to New Delhi to oversee coordination of rescue operations for 86 pilgrims unaccounted for in Nepal, according to state minister Raj Mohan. The four-member team will work with central authorities to expedite search and rescue efforts for the missing pilgrims.
Mohan indicated that tracing the whereabouts of the missing devotees has become the primary focus of the Tamil Nadu government. The delegation's visit to Delhi underscores the state's commitment to ensuring the safe return of its citizens and coordinating with national agencies overseeing cross-border operations.
The missing pilgrims, believed to be from Tamil Nadu, disappeared under circumstances that have prompted urgent action from state authorities. Officials have not disclosed additional details regarding the circumstances of their disappearance or the timeline for the rescue operation.
The coordination between state and central governments is expected to accelerate information-sharing and resource deployment for the search mission in Nepal. Authorities have not provided updates on any preliminary findings or progress in locating the group.