Kishtwar, Sep 27: In a solemn felicitation ceremony organised at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) at Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated 17 Rashtriya Rifles (MARATHA LI) with the banner of Pride of Jammu & Kashmir for their exemplary relief work conducted during the devastating cloudburst and landslide which occurred on 14 August 2025 at remote Chisoti village, located in the Paddar region of Kishtwar.

A statement issued said that the tireless efforts of the Rashtriya Rifles not only saved lives but also restored normalcy in record time, earning the gratitude of thousands.

It said that at the time of the tragedy, nearly 1000 people, including local villagers and pilgrims enroute Machail Mata Yatra, were present in the area. In the face of this

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