Srinagar, Jan25 (KNS): In a bid to provide assistance to the bereaved family amid snowfall in the valley, Handwara police on Wednesday helped the family to perform the last rites of the deceased.
According to the statement issued to KNS, the police officials said Noor Muhammad’s wife, resident of Wajama area of Qaziabad died yesterday in late hours at the age of 65.
“Due to the heavy snowfall in the upper reaches, it was difficult for the family to perform the last rites of the deceased. The grieved family later called PCR Handwara in and sought their assistance to perform the last rites,” the officials said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
They said that subsequently Station house officer (SHO) Qalamabad, Sheikh Javaid with special rescue team reached the spot and rescued the family and helped them in performing the last rites of beloved one.
Inhabitants of the area hailed the prompt response of special rescue team of Handwara Police.
Meanwhile, SHO Qalamabad told KNS that the road from Nowgam to Chotipora is cleared from the snow now. (KNS)