Uttarakhand: 2 more pilgrims died of heart attack in Yamunotri Dham, toll reaches 18

Dehradun: Two devotees who had come to visit the famous Yamunotri shrine in Uttarkashi district died of heart attack. Since the commencement of the pilgrimage to the Dham last month, 18 devotees have died so far.

Barkot station in-charge Gajendra Bahuguna said that Satyanarayan (55), a resident of Banthanau village in Churu district of Rajasthan, was admitted to the hospital in Jankichatti where he died after he complained of breathlessness.

Apart from this, 77-year-old Sheshnath, a resident of Hinaut village in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh, was admitted to the hospital after his health suddenly deteriorated, he said.

He also died during treatment. Since the Yamunotri Dham Yatra started on April 22, 18 pilgrims have died while visiting the Dham.