Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Feb 20: In a swift response, the police in Sopore today rescued a pregnant woman amid heavy snowfall from Zethan to PHC Dangiwacha.
Authorities said Sopore Police received a distress call from Shamshad Ahmad Mir, a resident of Zethan Dangiwacha, requesting urgent rescue and medical evacuation for his pregnant wife, who was in critical condition.
“Due to heavy snowfall over the last two days, the road was completely blocked, and vehicle movement was very difficult,” police said.
Upon receiving the distress call, authorities said a police party led by SHO PS Dangiwacha quickly reached the location. Despite difficult conditions, including treacherous roads, police said the rescue team evacuated the pregnant woman in the official vehicle to PHC Dangiwacha for immediate medical treatment.