Atleast two labourers were killed after avalanche hits Sarbal area of Sonamarg in Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Thursday.
Official sources told Rising Kashmir that two labourers who were working with Mega Engineering Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) were buried under several feet of snow after a massive Snow avalanche struck at Sarbal in Sonamarg area.
They said soon after the incident a massive search and rescue operation was immediately launched by Police, SDRF, Medical Teams, Army, Beacon, APCO Company, Locals and MEIL teams.
Project Manager Mega Engineering Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) Harpal Singh told Rising Kashmir two dead bodies were recovered under several feet of snow Sarbal after avalanche hits the said area on Thursday.
Deceased have been identified as Balkishan and Sandeep both the residents of Padur Kishtwar, he said.
He further said that company will provide immediate relief one lac to each family.
Meanwhile high-altitude areas of Ganderbal district are receiving heavy snowfall from yesterday
The Tehsil Admin already has issued an advisory to general public in view of snowfall and slippery road conditions in several areas.
In view of the recent snowfall in the jurisdiction of Tehsil Gund, the General Public is requested to remain cautious and not to venture out in slopes, Hilly areas or avalanche prone areas till weather improves, the order reads.
