Timely intervention averts disaster in Kupwara’s Kachama village

Kupwara, Apr 6: Prompt action by the Indian Army averted a potential disaster in Kachama village of Block Meelyal in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, where continuous heavy rainfall over the past five to six days had triggered dangerous land instability.

Reports said the saturated soil in the area had become highly vulnerable, leading to signs of land sliding and posing a serious threat to several houses and local residents.

Sensing imminent danger, the villagers immediately alerted the Indian Army. Acting swiftly, the Company Commander launched an urgent response operation to control the situation. An Army team reached the site without delay and initiated immediate preventive measures to stabilize the affected land.

Their timely intervention successfully halted further land movement, thereby safeguarding multiple houses and preventing potential loss of life and property.

Local residents expressed deep gratitude to the Company Commander and Army personnel for their quick response and professional handling of the situation. They lauded the forces for standing by the community during a critical moment and ensuring their safety.