Rescue stranded tourists stuck at B-Top JT

SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir Police on Monday morning received a distress call from a local tourist guide of Tangmarg namely Fayaz Ahmad Mir through the Dial 112 emergency helpline that ten (10) tourists from Andaman & Nicobar Islands traveling in a vehicle bearing registration number HR55AN-9507 who were on their way towards Jammu have lost their way and are stranded at an undisclosed location due to inclement weather.
Upon receiving the distress call, the call taker contacted the stranded tourists and assured them of every possible help. After strenuous efforts, the location of the stranded tourists was disclosed at the higher reaches of B-Top Jawahar Tunnel Kulgam.
“The call taker at the Dial 112 further assured the stranded tourists that a rescue team is on their way. Accordingly, all the concerned including Police Control Room Kulgam were informed & a rescue operation was launched. The rescue team comprising of police party headed by SDPO Qazigund, SHO PS Qazigund, In-charge PP Jawahar Tunnel assisted by the teams of civil administration & BEACON were successful in locating the stranded tourists at the higher reaches of B-Top Jawahar Tunnel Kulgam and rescued them,” police said. “The team equipped with necessary equipment’s & supplies, braved the adverse weather conditions to reach the stranded tourists. They were further provided necessary assistance & help and were shifted to safe accommodation where from they again started their journey towards Jammu. The tourists have expressed their gratitude towards police department for their timely help and necessary assistance.”
Police have reiterated the importance of using the Dial 112 emergency response system and have urged the tourists visiting the state to make use of the Dial 112 in case of any distress or emergency situations. Dial 112 provides 24×7 emergency responses and immediate assistance to the callers in distress, besides a special desk for assistance of women in distress is also functional.

KR Desk