Incessant rains and landslides in Uttrakhand had caused a great havoc wherein nearly 60000 pilgrims were stranded and hundreds were found dead, causing extensive damage. Rescue operations were going on a war-footing.  Swayamsevaks of RSS along with Army, BSF, ITBP, are engaged in rescue and relief operations. VHP has appealed to put the affected devotees' care as the only goal at this time of tragedy.