The Economic Times

5-ft from disaster: How faith, courage, and a saree saved Tamil Nadu pilgrims in Nepal

Twenty-one Tamil Nadu pilgrims narrowly escaped a devastating flood in Nepal. A sudden storm transformed the mountain pass into a dangerous, waterlogged area. Selfless heroism by a couple, Ratnakumar and Poonguzhali, saved several stranded pilgrims. Indian officials and ministers coordinated a swift, multi-agency rescue operation for their evacuation. The group safely returned home after their terrifying pilgrimage experience.