Srinagar- Eleven people, including five women and five children lost in the dense forest area of Bangus Valley were rescued by a joint team of police and army in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said Monday.
The rescue operation was started by police and army after a distress call was made by the family on Dial 112.
According to a police spokesperson, a distress call was made by Atiq-ul-Rahman, who along with his family members including 5 ladies and 5 children had gone to Bangus valley for a picnic in a Scorpio vehicle.
“While returning back to their destination, they chose the Upper Rajwar Wader Bala route towards Handwara. Unfortunately, they lost their way in deep forests; their vehicle got stuck and was unable to move any further. Finding themselves in distress, they contacted Dial-112 for urgent help,” he said.
Accordingly, he said, Dial-112 instantly informed the concerned police units operating in the area for urgent help.
On receipt of this information, the spokesperson said, the In-charge Police Post Zachaldara along with a police party and Army (21RR) acted promptly and began the rescue operation.
“After strenuous efforts, the joint team reached the spot and successfully tracked the stranded family, thereby saving the precious lives of 11 persons. Subsequently, the stranded family was shifted to Police Post Zachaldara for night stay by the joint team where they were also served with refreshment. Moreover, their stuck vehicle was towed from the spot by a JCB which was arranged by the Police and later escorted them up to the main road from where they resumed their journey to their home,” he said.
The stranded family, he said, praised the police for their timely help and appreciated the prompt action of Dial 112.
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