Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 18: Administration in Bandipora last night rescued dozens of passengers including tourists after around 30 vehicles got stuck at Razdhan Pass on the Gurez-Bandipora road after fresh snowfall made the route slippery and unsafe.
The incident took place after rains lashed the Valley and snowfall was recorded in higher reaches of Kashmir for the last couple of days with Weatherman forecasting more wet weather for tomorrow.
Police in Bandipora in coordination with the Border Roads Organization (BRO), rescued 30 persons including 12 tourists after around 30 vehicles got stranded at Razdhan Pass due to slippery conditions caused by snowfall.
An official said that the rescue operation was launched after sudden snowfall along the high-altitude stretch created hazardous driving conditions, leaving multiple vehicles stuck near Razdhan Pass for several hours.
He said that at least 12 tourist vehicles and 18 passenger vehicles were stranded along the approximately 85-kilometer route. The situation worsened as the road turned extremely slippery, halting movement and raising safety concerns for those on board.
Upon receiving information, SHO Gurez Nazir Ahmad, along with a team from Police Station Dawar, rushed to the area. Working in coordination with BRO personnel, the team undertook a joint rescue operation under challenging weather and terrain conditions.
All stranded vehicles were safely cleared by around 8:30 pm, restoring limited movement along the affected stretch.
Authorities also advised commuters to check weather updates and road conditions with control rooms before undertaking travel, especially in sensitive areas like Razdhan Pass, and to avoid journeys during adverse weather.
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