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Indian Army troops rescue passengers stranded due to heavy snow near Dera Ki Gali

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Indian Army troops of the Romeo Force braved harsh weather near Dera Ki Gali in Jammu and Kashmir to rescue nine passengers including five women passengers travelling between Thanamandi and Bafliaz on Sunday.

The TATA Sumo vehicle in which the passengers were travelling in got stuck due to heavy snowfall which kept on increasing with every passing minute.

On receiving information about the same, the troops and the local police stationed at Dera Ki Gali sprang into action and reached the site immediately and rescued the passengers and the vehicle.

The passengers received necessary medical attention at the DKG check post.

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First Published: Mar 08 2020 | 5:47 PM IST

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