Indian Army's awareness camp on snow avalanche in J&K's Baramulla earns praise from locals

Indian Army's avalanche rescue team on Monday organised awareness-cum-demonstration camp showing how to rescue people trapped during sw avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district. A unit of avalanche rescue team organised a live demonstration of drills and briefed locals about protocols and basic requirements during rescue operations. 

In-charge of avalanche unit Lieutenant Colonel Prince Rohit informed, "Because of difficult terrain conditions of Pir Panjal and heavy swfall during harsh winter months, Indian Army Avalanche Rescue Team always remains on high-alert. Army endeavours to spre awareness on hazards of avalanches to local residents in  areas close to  Line of Control (LoC). Army is always re for m in case of any eventuality." [Sic.]

Indian Army organises awareness camps on sw avalanches in J&K

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During live drill, Indian Army also informed locals about medical facilities, emergency kits and or necessary equipment needed at time of rescue operation on sw avalanches. unit said that Avalanche rescue team is capable of meeting any eventuality in se areas. Captain Karamveer Singh, who is a trainer from avalanche unit, said, “With specialised training, state-of--art equipment, and experience in operating in tough terrains, avalanche rescue team is highly capable of meeting any eventuality in se areas." [Sic.] team has been trained at Gulmarg’s High Altitude Warfare School, he ded. 

team also informed locals about hazards of sw avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district. extreme conditions of place are critical and life of local residents is equally tough.  villrs face heavy swfall every year and such an initiative by Indian Army will help m rescue people trapped under sw, said Panch of a vill participated in camp Farooq Ahm Baj. villrs also ted that during times of heavy rainfall only Indian Army is re to extend support. 

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