Police avert possible tragedy, rescue two trekkers in Zabarwan Hills

Srinagar, Nov 11: A potentially disastrous situation was avoided on Sunday – thanks to the prompt action of the police, who rescued two trekkers from Srinagar in the Zabarwan hills. The trekkers, Tariq Ahmad Mir and Mufti Ziyan, employees at a renowned missionary school in Srinagar, found themselves in the midst of a security operation after security forces received intel about suspicious individuals carrying bags and sticks in the area.
The police had cordoned off the area and fired warning shots, but there was no response. Fortunately, one of the trekkers dialed 100, alerting the police control room, which swiftly informed senior officers. SSP Srinagar rushed to the scene, halting the security operation, and the trekkers were safely escorted out from behind the rocks and taken to the police station for investigation.
After verifying their credentials, the trekkers were released. To prevent similar incidents, the police have urged trekkers to inform the concerned police station before venturing into areas where security operations are underway. [KNT]