Srinagar, Jan 12 (IANS) Another body was recovered from avalanche site in Sonamarg area of J&K’s Ganderbal district on Thursday, taking the toll to two, officials said.
Two persons, both labourers, had been buried alive under a massive avalanche that rolled down the mountain-side in Sarbal area of Sonamarg.
“Both bodies have been recovered. Both are labourers,” officials said.
Two avalanches had struck the area – one in Sarbal and the other in Hung.
Rescue operation is still going on while medical teams are on standby at the site, officials said.
–IANS
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