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Army evacuates 13,000 people trapped in Ramban

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Army today rescued 13,000 people trapped along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district of the state.

"Army evacuated 13,000 trapped people from Ramban and adjoining areas," a Defence spokesman said.

They are being provided food and medicines, he said.

The Highway has been closed for traffic for nine days due to landslides and sinking of road at various places following heavy rains.

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First Published: Sep 12 2014 | 9:05 PM IST

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