Srinagar, Jan. 28 -- A day after a massive avalanche struck the Sonamarg tourist resort in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, police have advised the general public, tourists, and transporters to strictly avoid visiting or halting in avalanche-prone areas.
According to police, the avalanche occurred on Tuesday night at around 10:15 pm near the new truck yard in Sonamarg. The massive snow slide was captured on CCTV footage, which showed snow engulfing nearby buildings. Fortunately, the impact was minimal and no loss of life or property was reported.
A police team, along with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), rushed to the spot soon after the incident to assess the situation.
Ganderbal Police on Wednesday issued a fresh advis...