Poonch, Oct 23: Authorities here on Saturday afternoon rescued 12 persons, who were stuck near Pir Ki Gali on Mughal road, which has been closed by the authorities in wake of the snowfall. Those who were rescued include shopkeepers and workers of a shrine, located at Pir Ki Gali, officials told the news agency. Officials said that Mughal Road has been closed in the intervening night of Friday-Saturday and 12 persons were stuck near Pir Ki Gali after which rescue operation was launched by police, Army, traffic police and Mughal road authority. They said that the people who rescued from the spot have been shifted to a nearby Army camp and are being sent to their homes—(KNO)
