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Global Kashmir Desk
Kupwara : In a commendable display of promptness and coordination, Army troops carried out a successful rescue operation after a car skidded off the road and fell into a deep valley along NH-701 near Karalpora village in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday evening.
The incident occurred around 4:45 PM when a Maruti Baleno, travelling from Srinagar to Chowkibal, lost control and plunged nearly 25 meters down the hillside. Acting swiftly on receiving the information, troops from the nearest Army unit in Niyari rushed to the spot and immediately launched a rescue operation.
Demonstrating professionalism and efficiency, the Army personnel safely evacuated the injured occupants from the vehicle and shifted them to Karalpora Hospital for timely medical care. In addition to rescuing the passengers, the troops also undertook the challenging task of retrieving the damaged vehicle using a 20-ton heavy-duty crane.
The operation was conducted in close coordination with local police, ensuring smooth traffic management along the busy highway and preventing inconvenience to commuters.
The timely intervention by the Army not only averted a potential tragedy but also highlighted their continued commitment to safeguarding civilian lives, earning appreciation from locals for their swift and humanitarian response.
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