80 persons including 33 children rescued
Jammu and Kashmir police launched a rescue operation in Waltengoo Nad area of Kulgam and rescued 80 persons including 33 children.
In view of the heavy snowfall and apprehension of snow avalanche in Waltengoo Nad area of Kund Devsar, SSP Kulgam constituted rescue teams and under the supervision of SDPO and SHO Qazigund the teams rushed to the spot. After clearing the snow on about 15 Kilometres of road from Qazigund to Waltengoo, the teams reached to Waltengoo Nad.
During the rescue operation more than 80 persons including 33 children were rescued after strenuous efforts. They were evacuated to Governmentt Middle School Naubugh and arrangements like meals, bedding and heating were made by district administration.