Srinagar, Dec 28 (UNI) J&K Police extended helping hands to the people by evacuating ailing patients and rescuing hundreds of stranded passenger vehicles during the ongoing snowfall across the Kashmir valley.
Police said in Anantnag, a distress call was received reporting that a vehicle carrying four tourists traveling from the National Highway via Dalwach to Dooru had stuck in the heavy snow leaving the passengers stranded in extreme weather conditions.
A police team from Police Station Dooru rushed and rescued all four tourists. Moreover, police facilitated the emergency evacuation of a female patient from Bragam Dooru to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Dooru in a police vehicle.
Police in Budgam rescued tourists stranded in Doodhpathri and helped patients, commuters, and tourists who were stuck on roads at different places across the district, especially in far flung areas.
In Pulwama, a distress call was received, reporting that a group of people along with a body were stranded at Wahibugh while en route to Qazipora Budgam.
Acting swiftly, police ensured the body was carried on foot to Qazipora, enabling the bereaved family to perform the final rites.
Police said in another incident early this morning, two women in need of emergency medical attention were rescued near Turkawagan Bridge.
Braving adverse weather conditions, police transported the patients to District Hospital Pulwama, where they received medical treatment.
In Ganderbal, Police extended assistance to tourists, commuters, and patients stranded in the snow at various locations across the district.
In Awantipora, police received a distress call from Shahabad Awantipora, in which the caller requested that one lady be in dire need of medical treatment to save her life.
Acting swiftly, a special team led by SHO Police Station Awantipora rushed to the spot along with his vehicle and evacuated the said patient to hospital for treatment.
In Kulgam, police received a distress call from Adigam, Devsar in which the caller reported that an ailing person had suffered a heart attack and was in dire need of medical treatment. However, the family members were unable to shift the patient to the hospital on their own due to incessant snowfall and slippery roads.
Acting swiftly, a special team led by SHO police station Devsar rushed to the spot and evacuated the said cardiac patient to the hospital for treatment.
Police in Baramulla launched extensive emergency assistance operations across the district following heavy snowfall including rescuing stranded vehicles, providing mechanical assistance, and helping install snow chains.
Under the supervision of SSP Baramulla, police teams were strategically deployed along the Gulmarg-Tangmarg road axis and other critical areas to aid stranded travellers & tourists visiting Gulmarg.
Police has set up emergency help desks at key locations, offering shelter and transportation assistance to tourists.
