Three critical patients among 8 airlifted from snow-covered Tangdhar

Srinagar, Jan 29: Following recent heavy snowfall that shuttered key border roads in Kupwara district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shrikant Suse on Thursday said that eight people have been airlifted to and from Tangdhar, with operations resuming after a weather-induced pause.
Shrikant, while briefing the media, said the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is working tirelessly to clear snow-covered stretches, though a few remain amid avalanche warnings and slides.
“We have repeatedly urged patients from these areas to respond promptly,” the DC said.
He said the heli services restarted today, and so far, eight individuals have been evacuated, including three critical patients now receiving treatment at Srinagar hospitals.
The DC said the snow clearance in Keran and Machil sectors is nearly complete, with Keran road fully open for traffic. Operations continue in Tangdhar.
“Roads under Public Works Department (PWD), Mechanical and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) jurisdictions stand cleared, and directives have been issued to address remaining patches swiftly,” DC Kupwara added. (KNO)