Kupwara September 25: A family that had been trapped in the dense woodland of Bangus Valley was rescued by Dial 112 services, and they were later moved to a safer place by a combined team of police and army personnel.
Another instance of being a hero came when Dial-112 received a distress call on September 24, 2002, reporting that Atiq-ul-Rahman and his family, which included five women and five young children (a total of 11 people), had travelled to Bangus Valley in Kupwara for a picnic in a Scorpio vehicle. They decided to take the Upper Rajwar Wader Bala route to Handwara on their way back to their starting point. Unfortunately, they were lost in thick trees and their car became trapped, rendering it immobile. When they realised they were in trouble, they dialled 112 for immediate assistance.
As a result, Dial-112 immediately alerted the pertinent police units stationed in the neighbourhood for the urgent assistance. Incharge Police Post Zachaldara, a police party, and the Army (21RR) launched the rescue effort as soon as they received this information. After arduous efforts, the unified team arrived at the location and located the trapped family, saving the lives of 11 people. The stranded family was then moved to Police Post Zachaldara by the combined team where they were also given refreshments for the night. Additionally, a JCB that the Police organised tow their stranded car away from the scene, and they then guided them back up to the main road where they continued on their way home.
The trapped family thanked the police for their rapid assistance and valued Dial 112.
