Advisory sounded as police rescue trekkers caught in Srinagar crossfire
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Advisory sounded as police rescue trekkers caught in Srinagar crossfire

Hindustan Times  

After the two trekkers were rescued during a search operation and firing at Zabarwan forests on Sunday, police have asked trekkers and adventure lovers to inform them about their plans beforehand. Officials said security forces had launched a joint search in Ishbar Nishat area of Srinagar on the foothills of Zabarwan mountain range on Sunday morning triggering an exchange of fire with suspected militants. A senior police officer said the call to the control room helped save the lives of two trekkers. “For the safety of trekkers, they have been informed by local police stations before trekking in the mountains or deep inside forests,” the officer added.

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How two trekkers caught in anti-terror ops near Srinagar were rescued
1 month, 1 week ago

How two trekkers caught in anti-terror ops near Srinagar were rescued

Firstpost  

The incident occurred on Sunday when security forces and police were conducting a joint operation against terrorists in the Zabarwan forest area near Srinagar. “A joint police and security forces operation was launched in Zabarwan forest area of Srinagar based on specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists. An exchange of fire ensued during the operation,” Jammu and Kashmir Police …

Two trekkers caught in encounter between terrorists and security forces in J&K’s Zabarwan, rescued after dialling 100
1 month, 1 week ago

Two trekkers caught in encounter between terrorists and security forces in J&K’s Zabarwan, rescued after dialling 100

Live Mint  

With two trekkers caught in an encounter between terrorists and security forces at Zabarwan near Srinagar on Sunday, Kashmir police have asked trekkers to inform police in advance about their routes. Earlier on Sunday, police and security forces launched an operation in the Zabarwan forest area based on intelligence about the presence of terrorists, whose operation is currently underway. A …

Forces, terrorists exchange fire in Srinagar’s forest area
1 month, 1 week ago

Forces, terrorists exchange fire in Srinagar’s forest area

Hindustan Times  

The gunfight between security forces and terrorists in a forest area of Srinagar on Sunday ended without any causality from either side. Officials said security forces had launched a joint search in Ishbar Nishat area of Srinagar on the foothills of Zabarwan mountain range on Sunday morning triggering an exchange of fire with suspected terrorists. “A joint police and security …

Uttarakhand: 9 trekkers of 22-member group dead due to bad weather, 13 rescued
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand: 9 trekkers of 22-member group dead due to bad weather, 13 rescued

Hindustan Times  

Nine members of a 22-member trekking team died after they lost their way due to bad weather during the Sahastra Tal trek in the upper Himalayas in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, officials said on Wednesday, adding the remaining 13 trekkers have been rescued. A 22-member trekking team, including 18 trekkers from Karnataka and one from Maharashtra besides three local guides, …

Uttarkashi: Four trekkers die on way to Sahasratal, 18 stranded
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarkashi: Four trekkers die on way to Sahasratal, 18 stranded

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Four trekkers from Karnataka lost their lives in Uttarakhand due to extreme weather conditions, a senior government officer said on Wednesday. The team was constituted by 18 trekkers from Karnataka and one from Maharashtra, besides three local guides, Uttarkashi District Magistrate Meharban Singh Bisht said. Four trekkers died while the rescue operations were on to save others trapped at …

Four trekkers from Karnataka lose lives in Uttarakhand due to extreme weather
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Four trekkers from Karnataka lose lives in Uttarakhand due to extreme weather

Hindustan Times  

In Uttarakhand, tragic news emerged as four trekkers hailing from Karnataka succumbed to harsh weather conditions, as confirmed by a senior government official on Wednesday. The District Magistrate of Garhwal was overseeing the rescue mission, which also involved the deployment of an Indian Air Force helicopter. “We received information last night that a group of trekkers from Karnataka to high …

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