As many as 100 passengers have been rescued from the treacherous Changla Axis in Leh after heavy snow enveloped the area, officers stated. The rescue operation was launched on Friday night by police owing to the numerous inflow of vacationers and native passengers requiring help.
Besides the UTDRF (Union Territory Disaster Response Force) rescue crew of Ladakh Police, the Army and GREEF (General Reserve Engineer Force) rescue groups additionally actively participated within the rescue operation. Through their collective efforts, no untoward incidents occurred, and all of the passengers have been safely evacuated to Leh, police stated.
The rescue operation grew to become mandatory due to steady intermittent snowfall over the previous two days, leading to icy and slippery highway situations. Several automobiles, together with taxis and personal vehicles, particularly these belonging to vacationers, grew to become immobilized at Changla Top.
In response to the emergencies brought on by the inclement climate and intermittent snowfall, exacerbated by icy highway situations, the police crew from Kharu and Tangste police posts swiftly rushed to Changla Top as their main goal was to rescue and evacuate the stranded passengers with a selected concentrate on girls, kids and vacationers.
“Those with self-driven cars were transferred to police vehicles and local taxis, which transported them to safer areas. Private vehicles were also safely driven to secure locations with the assistance of local drivers,” police stated.Â
Moreover, precedence was given to vacationers and youngsters experiencing medical issues, making certain their well timed evacuation in direction of Leh. Ladakh Police urged vacationers and most people to adhere to climate advisories and plan their journeys accordingly to guarantee safer journey experiences.
(With inputs from ANI)
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