Two Sisters Die on Kedartal Trek; Family Alleges Agency Negligence

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Two sisters from Lucknow, Vartika and Deepika Verma, tragically died during a trek to Kedartal in Uttarkashi after being caught in heavy snowfall and an avalanche. Their bodies were recovered during a rescue operation morning. The sisters, who were experienced trekkers, had set out with a group. Their brother alleged that the trekking agency failed to inform the family promptly about the accident, with news reaching them via social media. The family has questioned the agency's decision to allow the trek despite adverse weather warnings.