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Lightning damages shrine

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 3/15/2018 3:33:34 PM

SRINAGAR, Mar 14: Shrine of Baba Fareed shrine at Garkote in Uri was extensively damaged when lightning struck this morning.
Locals said the lightning struck during rains. Large number of people reached there after the mishap.
Meanwhile, Governor N N Vohra has expressed deep concern about the extensive damage to the holy shrine of Baba Fareed, situated in Uri, from a lightning strike this morning. He has advised the state government and all other concerned authorities to see that no time is lost in restoring the shrine to its pristine glory.
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has expressed concern over the reports of damage caused to the holy shrine of Hazrat Baba Fareed at Garkote, Uri in Baramulla district today due to a lightning strike.
The Chief Minister has directed the Baramulla Deputy Commissioner and other concerned officers to visit the shrine complex and take necessary measures for restoration of the same.