Shyam Sood

Rajouri, March 8

Troops of 39 Rashtriya Rifles under Romeo Force along with the Rajouri district police have rescued nine passengers who were trapped in heavy snow near Dera –Ki-Gali (DKG) the highest point on the border of Rajouri and Poonch districts.

The DKG situated at a height of 6,500 feet from sea level and falls in the temperate region. It experiences heavy snowfall in the winter. According to a report, all the nine, including five women were on way to Bafliaz town (in Poonch district) from Thanamandi town in Rajouri in Tata Sumo.

The vehicle got stuck ahead of the DKG in the heavy snowfall which kept increasing with every minute. On receiving a message from the trapped passengers, troops of 33 RR and cops from their respective posts at the DKG swung into action.

The rescue operation was launched under the supervision of Sajjad Khan, SDPO, Thanamandi, and Commanding Officer of 39 RR and all the trapped passengers were brought to the joint check post at the DKG.

“All passengers were provided tea and medical attention by the Army” said an Army spokesman.