Drass, Aug. 14 -- Police in Drass rescued two tourists from Karnataka after they became stranded amid multiple mudslides and flash-flood conditions in the Labbar area on Thursday evening.

According to the District Police Drass, the Police Station Drass received information from local residents at around 7 p.m. that two tourists travelling on a motorcycle from Sankoo towards Drass via Umbala had become stranded at Labbar due to multiple mudslides and flash floods. Their motorcycle was also stuck in the mud.

The two tourists were initially provided shelter in a vehicle belonging to a local teacher who was present in the area on a picnic. However, the situation became increasingly difficult as fresh mudslides occurred in the area, preventi...