SRINAGAR : The Indian Air force (IAF) today rescued four youths who fell into freezing waters after a glacier cracked at Kausar Nag, 26 kms from Aharbal water fall in South Kashmir, an official spokesman said here.
He said five children had gone for trekking to Kausar Nag.
When they were crossing the glacier, it cracked and the children fell into the freezing waters.
However, one of them managed to come out from the water and ran to get help and somehow managed to contact Deputy commissioner Kulgam, Jehangir Mir on telephone through a local Bakarwal family.
The DC immediately launched a joint rescue operation with the help of Superintendent of Police (SP) Kulgam Mohammed Shafi and deputed joint teams of Army, Police, Fire Services and locals on foot.
In the meantime, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Shailendra Kumar requisitioned chopper of Air Force for immediate rescue.
On a very short notice, a cheetah helicopter of Air force under the command of Wing Commander Saxena and Flight Lt Raja flew to the location and with the help of ropes rescued all the four children.
The rescued children were later brought to Kulgam hospital by the joint rescue party that travelled 26 kms on foot.
DC and SP Kulgam are personally monitoring the medical treatment of the youths who have been identified as Adil, Salman Riaz, Fahad Hafiz, Munib and Amir.
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir appreciated Airforce, Army, Police, District Administration Kulgam and the locals who made joint efforts in saving the precious lives. He conveyed his appreciation to AOC J&K AVM Walia, Air Wing Commander Yadav and CO Srinagar Group Captain JS Mann for help in making air rescue immediate. (AGENCIES)
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