Srinagar, Feb 2: In a remarkable display of dedication and commitment towards the local population, the Army provided assistance to locals Boniyar wherein, they successfully carried on foot the mortal remains of 8 civilians on the night of 31 January amidst heavy snowfall.
On 31 January, a SUV vehicle carrying 15 members of Bhujthala village skidded off the road and fell the steep hill side resulting in fatal and non-fatal casualties.
When the villagers were trying to transport the mortal remains of the deceased, the vehicles were not able to traverse the slippery road due to harsh weather conditions. Civil administration contacted the Army, for assistance in the carriage of the mortal remains of the deceased.
“An Indian Army team from Lachhipura was dispatched to assist the Civil administration. They quickly reached the site with medical stretchers and carried the mortal remains. The team also improvised the stretchers on the spot using bedsheets and poles from the civil ambulance along with cots from nearby houses for carriage of these mortal remains during the night,” a statement read.
“Next day, the mortal remains of two more civilians were carried to the village. Indian Army in collaboration with Police and Civil administration under extreme weather conditions showcased commitment and resilience of the troops, in nation building activities and assistance to the local populace.”