Srinagar: In view of the recent snowfall, J&K Police on Saturday 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.
In Anantnag, a distress call was received by Police 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 of Police Station Dooru rushed and rescued all four tourists and safely evacuated them to a secure location. Moreover, police facilitated the emergency evacuation of a female patient from Bragam Dooru to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Dooru in a police vehicle. The patient, who had recently undergone surgery, experienced severe pain and required immediate medical attention. Upon receiving the distress call, police acted swiftly, arranging transportation and ensuring the patient was safely shifted to the hospital without delay.
Besides the 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.
Moreover in Pulwama, a distress call was received, reporting that a group of people along with a deceased body were stranded at Wahibugh while enroute to Qazipora Budgam. Acting swiftly, police ensured the dead body was carried on foot to Qazipora, enabling the bereaved family to perform the final rites. 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 the medical treatment.
Further in Ganderbal, Police extended assistance to tourists, commuters and patients stranded in the snow at various locations across the district.
Similarly in Awantipora, police received a distress call from Shahabad Awantipora, in which the caller requested that one lady is 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 SDH Tral for treatment.
Besides in Kulgam also , police received a distress call from Adigam, Devsar in which the caller reported that an ailing person (cardiac patient) namely Nawaz Ahmad Mallah S/o Ghulam Nabi Mallah R/o Adigam Devsar had suffered a heart attack and is in dire need of medical treatment. However, the family members were unable to shift the patient to the hospital at their own due to incessant snowfall and slippery road, making access impossible through conventional means. Acting swiftly, a special team led by SHO police station Devsar rushed to the spot and evacuated the said cardiac patient to hospital for treatment.
Police said that 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.
Moreover, various teams have been constituted & deputed across the districts of Kashmir Valley for providing helping hand to general public especially in far-flung areas prone to heavy snowfall. Emergency help desks have also been established by J&K Police at key locations, offering shelter and transportation assistance to tourists.
In a statement issued from Zonal Police Headquarters Srinagar Police said that it is continuing its unwavering dedication to serving the community even in challenging circumstances and urged the public to exercise caution during severe weather conditions and to reach out in emergencies for assistance on already established helpline numbers or Dial 112.
