Srinagar: Amid unprecedented snowfall and extreme weather conditions affecting the NH-44 axis, Indian Army once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations, extending timely support to stranded civilians, tourists and children.
Troops from Nachlana Army Camp responded swiftly to multiple distress situations caused by heavy snowfall, road blockages and sub-zero temperatures. Several vehicles carrying civilians and tourists were stranded along NH-44, leaving elderly persons, women, children and men exposed to harsh weather without adequate food, water or medical support. Army personnel immediately reached the affected people and provided food, drinking water, hot tea and essential medical first aid, ensuring safety and relief to all those in need.
In a parallel operation, 32 Martial Arts Cadets of Warriors Taekwondo Academy, accompanied by their coaches and parents, were stranded near Nachlana due to sudden and intense snowfall. With no access to food, water or shelter, the group faced severe hardship especially the young children. Demonstrating compassion and professionalism, Army troops evacuated the cadets, coaches and parents to Nachlana Army Camp, where they were provided warm meals, drinking water, first aid, warm clothing and safe accommodation until weather conditions improved and snowfall subsided.
The timely intervention by the Indian Army brought immediate relief to those affected and ensured that the children were protected from the vagaries of nature at the earliest. These operations once again highlight the Indian Army’s core values of selfless service, compassion and duty beyond the call—standing as guardians not only of the nation’s borders, but also of its people in times of crisis.
