REASI, July 23, 2025 – In a tragic incident, two persons were killed in a landslide that struck near Shiv Gufa in the Badora area of Mahore tehsil during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.
According to officials, the victims were asleep in a tent near the cave when debris from a hill suddenly collapsed, burying them under the rubble. Both died on the spot.
The deceased have been identified as:
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Rashpal Singh (26), son of Soba Ram, resident of Tuli Kalawan, Tehsil Chassana, District Reasi
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Ravi Kumar (23), son of Parshottam Kumar, resident of Chenani, District Udhampur
Reports indicate the two were staying at the site to assist with preparations for an upcoming religious event at Shiv Gufa. Rashpal Singh was reportedly working as a JCB operator.
Upon receiving the alert, police teams rushed to the spot, recovered the bodies, and launched an investigation into the incident.
