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The health official informed that the health check-up of the pilgrims are being done at various places on the travel routes besides Rishikesh.

As many as 39 pilgrims have lost their lives on the route so far since the commencement of the Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand, as per an official on Monday.

As many as 39 pilgrims have lost their lives en route since the commencement of the Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand, as per an official on Monday. Chardham Yatra: Heart Attack, Mountain Sickness Cause Death of 39 Pilgrims in 2 Weeks.

Uttarakhand District Magistrate Abhishek Ruhela on Sunday said the health checkups of devotees coming on Char Dham Yatra have been done regularly at designated health centers.

In view of the thronging pilgrims in Kedarnath Dham, Rudraprayag District Magistrate Mayur Dixit has banned VIP Darshan for the Dham.

As many as 31 pilgrims lost their lives since the commencement of the Char Dham Yatra on May 3, said Uttarakhand health official.

Health screening of pilgrims underway; VIP Darshan banned in view of heavy rush

On the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state Health Department has started the facility of health screening at the entry and registration site of Char Dham Yatra, which commenced on May 3.