Srinagar, Mar 14 (KNS): Army, in its earnest and selfless service to the Kashmiri Awaam again came to rescue the human lives at higher reaches of Shamshabari ranges. Heavy Snowfall along the Shamshabari and the Nasta Chhun Pass since 10 Mar 2016 has resulted in accumulation of approx 4-5 feet of snow on the Tangdhar - Chawkibal road. Numerous avalanches have been triggered due to heavy snow fall causing the road inaccessible even on foot.
On 13 Mar 2016, in late hours, the Army detachment at Nasta Chhun Pass rescued Arshad Mir, Police Constable who was badly caught in 4-5 feet deep snow near Khooni Nala about 4 Kms from Nasta Chhun Pass. Yesterday five locals of Tangdhar area decided to move on foot from Chowkibal towards Tangdhar as no local vehicle was plying due to the accumulation of snow along the route. Only four of them could manage to reach Nasta Chhun Pass. On reaching they informed the Army detachment, that the fifth person namely Arshad Mir could not make it as he was physically exhausted near Khooni Nala.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The avalanche rescue team at Nasta Chhun Pass immediately sprung to action despite heavy snowfall, snow blizzard, and zero visibility. The team on reaching the incident site found Arshad Mir in critical state who had lost all hopes of survival. The team provided first aid and rescued Mr Arshid Mir by carrying him on their back turn by turn and brought him safely at Nasta Chhun Pass. The medical aid was immediately rendered and he regained consciousness after couple of hours of treatment.
Villagers and Family members of the individual appreciated the rescue effort of Army persons who had risked their own lives and saved the life of the Policemen in an extremely inclement weather. It is worth mentioning that it was the second consecutive rescue operation of the Army detachment at Nasta Chhun Pass after they had rescued 73 civilians from an avalanche in the same area on 11 March 2016. (KNS)