Zojila, March 28 -- The death toll in the tragic accident at Zoji La Pass mounted to seven on Saturday after rescuers recovered another body this morning, while one of the injured persons succumbed to his injuries, officials said.
Srinagar based news agency reported that multiple vehicles were buried under a snow avalanche on Friday leading to the death of five commuters on the spot and injuries to eight others. The injured were rushed to a hospital.
The operation, which entered its second day, has now been called off after all missing persons were accounted for.
Pertinently, soon after the accident, SSP Ganderbal Khalil Ahmed Poswal rushed to the spot and, along with his team and Kargil Police, launched a rescue operation. SDPO Kangan R...