Kishtwar, Aug. 18 -- Special all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have been deployed to aid rescue operations in Chasoti village of Kishtwar district after a sudden flash flood struck the area on August 14, claiming 61 lives.

These powerful vehicles, capable of moving across rough and difficult terrain, are being used to reach remote and buried locations where people are still trapped.

Speaking to ANI, Head of Production, Jaipal Singh said, "We have brought these off-road vehicles to support the army... These vehicles can move in any terrain... Many people are buried here, and some have been rescued... The capacity of this vehicle is 1200 kg... This vehicle can run in any weather."

The Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, police, and local administration a...