Kashmir snowfall | Two killed in Anantnag, death toll climbs to 5
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Stranded persons at Sinthan Pass in south Kashmir district were rescued, officials said
Two people died while many were rescued after they were trapped in snowfall in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on October 24, taking the death toll due to inclement weather to five.
Last night, stranded persons at Sinthan Pass in south Kashmir district were rescued, they said.
The rescue team of civil police, army and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) officials traversed 30 km through snow-covered and foggy terrain, aided by machinery and walked for 8 km to reach the location, the officials said.
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