Rescue Operation Evacuates Over 100 Stranded by Snowfall at J-K Mountain Passes

Over 100 people, including schoolchildren, were stranded due to heavy snowfall and slippery conditions at Sinthan Top and Margan Top mountain passes in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on March 15, 2026. Rescue operations involving police, Army, and civil administration deployed snow clearance machines to evacuate stranded vehicles and passengers. Despite weather advisories, travelers took the route connecting Kishtwar with Anantnag, leading to disruptions. All stranded individuals were safely rescued amid ongoing snowfall and low temperatures, with authorities advising against travel until conditions improve.