2 Manimahesh pilgrims die of illness

Two Manimahesh pilgrims died due to illness near Gauri Kund en route Manimahesh shrine in this district of Himachal Pradesh, an official said today.

Additional District Magistrate, Bharmour, Vinay Dhiman said the duo suddenly fell ill and subsequently died.

The deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, police said

The deceased had been identified as Purshotam Lal of Pathankot (Punjab) and Kewal Kumar of Mehta in Chamba district, they said.