J&K: Security forces rescue 140 stranded passengers

April 19, 2014 14:34

Nearly 140 passengers who were stuck in the snowfall in Kupwara district of Kashmir were rescued by security forces, a defence spokesman said today.

Several vehicles, carrying nearly 140 passengers including women and children, were stranded at Nasta Chun Pass on Kupwara-Tangdhar road on Thursday evening due to severe snowfall in the area.

A team of army was deployed and the passengers were taken to the safety.

"The passengers were facing grave threat to their lives due to heavy snowfall and inclement weather. Despite inhospitable and inclement weather conditions, avalanche rescue team of an Army Unit posted nearby sprung into action and rescued the stranded passengers," defence official said.

A snow-clearing dozer was pressed into service by the Border Roads Organisation to clear the road off the snow for allowing the traffic to move out of the danger area, official added.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Regina Makes A Pledge

Monday was a busy day for film folk, and we tell you just how they spent it.

Australian journalist 'forced' to leave India for her reportage

Avani Dias, the South Asia Bureau Chief of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, said she had to leave India on April 19, the day the Lok Sabha elections started after the government objected to her reporting on the assassination of...

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

Gukesh's journey wasn't easy as his family dug into their savings and also turned to crowd-funding to fuel his dream.

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

Gukesh's journey wasn't easy as his family dug into their savings and also turned to crowd-funding to fuel his dream.

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Which Saves You More Money?

The choice of tax regime dictates how your income will be taxed. If you don't make the right pick, you might end up losing money.