SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) launched a rescue operation in Waltengoo Nad area of Kulgam and rescued 80 persons including 33 children.
In view of the heavy snowfall and apprehension of snow avalanche in Waltengoo Nad area of Kund Devsar, SSP Kulgam constituted rescue teams and under the supervision of SDPO and SHO Qazigund.
After clearing the snow on about 15 kilometres of road from Qazigund to Waltengoo, the team reached to Waltengoo Nad.
During the rescue operation more than 80 persons including 33 children were rescued after strenuous efforts, police official said adding that they were evacuated to Government Middle School Naubugh and arrangements like meals, bedding and heating were made by district administration. Moreover, two children namely Riyaz Ahmad, son of Abdul Rashid Deedad and Naseema, daughter of Abdul Rashid Deedad, resident of Waltengoo Nad, who were suffering from hepatitis, have been shifted to hospital for treatment.