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 Police rescue 52 tourists stranded after snowfall in Budgam

By News Desk

December 29, 2022

Police in Budgam rescued 52 tourists stuck in snow at Parihaas Doodhpathri in Budgam district.

A police statement said that Police Station Khansahib received an information that some tourists were stuck at Parihaaas Doodhpathri while travelling in their vehicles due to sudden snowfall.

Accordingly, a police party of Police Station Khansahib along with police personnel on guard duty at Tangnar Doodhpathri were deputed and subsequently all 52 tourists were rescued.

“They were provided necessary assistance & help and were shifted to safe accommodations at Tangnar Budgam. Moreover, similar help was also provided to the needy in other locations of the district like Yousmarg, Khag etc,” the statement said. (KDC)