19 nomads along with their livestock reduced in South Kashmir’s Kulgam
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Police in Kulgam carried out a rescue operation and rescued three nomadic families along with their livestock who were stuck in between the river Vaishow near Chambgund.
The police said it received information that some nomads along with their livestock were stuck in between the river Veshaw near Chambgund due to an abrupt increase in water level during the intervening night of 18 and 19 April.
Acting swiftly, Police party from Police Station Devsar along with SDRF teams under the supervision of SP Kulgam launched a rescue operation in the said area. During the rescue operation, three nomadic families consisting of 19 members along with their livestock including more than 100 sheep, and their essential commodities were shifted to a safer place.
“Community members especially nomads expressed their gratitude towards police for their timely help and necessary assistance,” the police said. [KNT]
