Srinagar, Jan 15 : The Indian Army after hectic efforts succeeded in evacuating 172 workers stranded at the Zojila Tunnel construction site in J&K’s Ganderbal district.
An Army statement said on Sunday, “Yesterday in a major avalanche occurrence near Sarbal Nilagrar workers of the construction company got stuck.
“Avalanche rescue teams of Army and Ganderbal police got into action & after hours of gruelling effort finally all 172 workers were brought to safety.
“This incident happened immediately after 12 January when due to a major avalanche two workers lost their lives.
“Having received the information 34 AR got into action.A detailed plan was made.Army pressed into effect not only avalanche rescue equipment but also avalanche rescue dogs.”
A senior official said that no effort would be spared to save the lives of the bravehearts working in the Zojila tunnel tirelessly.
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