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Army and J&K Police Rescue 214 Stranded Tourists, Locals at Snowbound Sinthan Pass
More than 200 stranded passengers, including tourists and local civilians, were rescued from Sinthan Pass in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district after a joint operation by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police amid heavy snowfall, officials said on Monday.
According to officials, troops of 19 Rashtriya Rifles along with the J&K Police (Anantnag) launched a rescue operation at Sinthan Pass after several vehicles and passengers were stranded due to incessant snowfall, slippery roads and extremely low visibility.
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Braving harsh weather conditions and treacherous terrain, the joint teams managed to evacuate 214 stranded tourists and local civilians, shifting them safely to secure locations.
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The Indian Army said the rescue operation was carried out despite extremely challenging conditions, ensuring the safety of all those stranded at the high-altitude pass.