Kishtwar, March 15: In a swift and coordinated rescue operation, the District Administration Kishtwar, spearheaded by the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), successfully evacuated more than 170 stranded passengers at Sinthan Top after heavy snowfall disrupted traffic and left several vehicles trapped on the route.
Acting promptly on receiving information about the incident, the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), immediately rushed to the spot along with SSP Kishtwar Naresh Singh (JKPS) and the Commanding Officer, 11 Rashtriya Rifles, to personally supervise the rescue efforts.
The Deputy Commissioner personally assessed the situation and issued necessary directions to the concerned departments and rescue teams to ensure the safe evacuation of the stranded passengers.
More than 25 vehicles carrying over 150 passengers were reportedly stuck at the high-altitude pass due to sudden heavy snowfall and slippery road conditions.
Under the close supervision of the Deputy Commissioner, a coordinated rescue operation was launched, ensuring that all stranded passengers were safely and securely evacuated from the area.
The rescue operation witnessed the active participation of the district administration, police, and security forces, whose timely intervention helped avert any major emergency in the snowbound region.
SDM Chatroo Nayeem-ur-Rehman, Tehsildar Chatroo Shuja Hamid, and officers from NHIDCL, along with other concerned officials were present who assisted in the rescue and evacuation process.
The District Administration reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of citizens and travellers, especially during adverse weather conditions in the mountainous areas of the district.
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