Jammu Landslide: 1 dead, another injured in Jammu and Kashmir landslide; 230 evacuated from Sinthan Top amid heavy snowfall A landslide in Jammu and Kashmir killed one person and injured another on Monday, while over 230 people, including women and children, were evacuated from the high-altitude Sinthan Top due to heavy snowfall. The incident occurred near Dangduru in Kishtwar district, where rain triggered the landslide, trapping two workers at a hydropower project site. Rescue teams later recovered one body from the debris and transported the injured worker to a hospital. Authorities also ordered the closure of all educational institutions outside municipal limits in Kishtwar and neighboring Doda district as a precautionary measure amid the adverse weather. The evacuation of Sinthan Top, which connects Kishtwar in the Jammu region with Anantnag district in south Kashmir, involved a joint effort by the police, Army, and civil administration. Over 235 passengers stranded in 38 vehicles were safely evacuated after snow blocked roads and made travel treacherous. Rescue teams provided stranded civilians with food, water, and shelter, while repair crews restored vehicle mobility. Medical teams assisted those in need, and the operation was supervised by Kishtwar deputy commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma, along with local police and military officials. The White Knight Corps, a military unit, played a key role in the rescue mission, highlighting seamless coordination between the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation. The operation, which lasted several hours, underscored the military’s commitment to ensuring safety in extreme conditions.#jammu_and_kashmir #kishtwar_district #dangduru #pankaj_kumar_sharma #white_knight_corps
Over 30 vehicles stranded amid snowfall in J&K's Kishtwar; rescue operation under way More than 30 light motor vehicles were stranded after moderate snowfall in Sinthan top and Margan top in Kishtwar district on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The incident occurred due to fresh snowfall and slippery road conditions at high-altitude passes, disrupting traffic movement on the road connecting Kishtwar in Jammu with south Kashmir's Anantnag district. Officials confirmed that teams from the police, Army, and civil administration were deployed to the area shortly after receiving reports to initiate a rescue operation and ensure the safety of stranded passengers. Snow clearance machines were mobilized from both Kishtwar and Anantnag sides to clear the affected stretches, with efforts ongoing to relocate all vehicles to safer locations. All passengers were reported to be safe and were being assisted by rescue teams. However, the operation faced challenges due to continuous snowfall and low temperatures, which complicated the rescue efforts. Authorities have advised commuters to avoid traveling on the Sinthan-Margan stretch of the road until weather conditions improve and the route is declared safe for movement. Additionally, traffic on the Mughal road, which connects border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu with south Kashmir's Shopian district, was suspended on Sunday evening. The disruption was attributed to fresh snowfall at Pir Ki Gali and adjoining areas. Officials provided updates on the situation, emphasizing the need for caution and adherence to advisories to prevent further incidents.#jammu_kashmir #kishtwar_district #sinthan_top #margan_top #mughal_road
