Army rescues 16 civilians trapped in snow storm in Kishtwar

Army on Thursday evening rescued 16 civilians trapped in heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, officials said.

The army had launched a rescue operation after it was informed by the civil administration about the incident near Sinthan Pass, defence spokesman said.

A rescue team of Indian Army personnel from Sinthan Maidan rescued the civilians and walked for around 15 kilometres under continuous snowfall and zero-visibility conditions, he said.

The team brought the civilians down to Sinthan Maidan, where they were provided with medicine, food, and shelter, he said.