{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Wayanad Landslide: Himachal Engineer Vikram Singh Rana's Body Recovered After Six Days",
  "summary": "The body of Vikram Singh Rana, an engineer from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, has been recovered six days after he went missing in the Wayanad landslide. This tragedy has claimed the lives of two youths from the state.",
  "content": "The body of Vikram Singh Rana, an engineer from Takoli Ghirthan village in the Fatehpur subdivision of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, has finally been recovered following the devastating landslide in Wayanad, Kerala. The discovery comes six days after the tragic incident occurred, casting a pall of gloom over the entire region. Vikram Singh Rana was employed with the DBL company. According to current reports, his mortal remains are expected to reach his ancestral village by Monday.\n\nConclusion of the Search Operation\nVikram Singh Rana had been missing since the catastrophic landslide that struck Wayanad on July 7. His brothers, Kulwant Singh and Pramod Rana, arrived in Kerala on July 8 to assist in the search efforts. Following an intensive search operation conducted by the Kerala administration and rescue teams, the body was recovered on Sunday afternoon. The authorities are currently conducting a post-mortem, after which the remains will be transported to Himachal Pradesh.\n\nFamily Expresses Gratitude\nPramod Rana, the brother of the deceased, expressed profound gratitude to the Kerala government, the local administration, the rescue teams, and the people of the state for their unwavering support during this trying time. He stated that they witnessed the true face of humanity on the soil of Kerala. He added that the family will never forget the help they received during this period of immense suffering.\n\nTwo Youths from Himachal Perished\nThe news of Vikram's death has plunged Takoli Ghirthan and the entire Fatehpur area into mourning. Locals are praying for the peace of the departed soul and are offering support to the grieving family. It is worth noting that this disaster has claimed the lives of two youths from Himachal Pradesh. Rahul, a resident of Rewalsar in the Mandi district, who was working as an engineer on a twin tunnel project in the area, also died in the landslide. His body was found on the third day of the search. Rahul had been married just four months prior to the incident.\n\nWhat this means for you\nAcross India: It is crucial for individuals working or traveling in mountainous terrain to remain vigilant about landslide risks and strictly adhere to local administration safety advisories.\n\nIn Kangra: For local families, maintaining updated emergency contact information for relatives working at remote project sites and establishing communication with local authorities is vital.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Who was Vikram Singh Rana?\nVikram Singh Rana was an engineer from Takoli Ghirthan village in the Fatehpur subdivision of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, who worked for the DBL company.\n\n2. Where did he go missing?\nHe went missing during the severe landslide that occurred in Wayanad, Kerala, on July 7.\n\n3. When was his body recovered?\nHis body was recovered on Sunday afternoon, six days after the landslide occurred.\n\n4. How many other youths from Himachal died in the Wayanad landslide?\nTwo youths from Himachal Pradesh died in this disaster; besides Vikram Singh Rana, Rahul from Rewalsar in Mandi also lost his life.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/himachal-pradesh/wayanad-landslide-himachal-ke-engineer-vikram-singh-rana-ka-shav-chah-din-baad-mila-7300",
  "category": "Himachal Pradesh",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-13",
  "tags": [
    "Wayanad",
    "Himachal Pradesh",
    "Landslide",
    "Kangra",
    "Accident",
    "Engineer"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}