NDRF team rescues 3 shepherds, 403 sheep

Our Correspondent

Nurpur, March 18

An NDRF team along with locals successfully rescued 403 sheep and three shepherds, who got stuck in the Mand Myani area in Kangra district after the sudden release of water from the Shah Nehar project last evening.

According to information, the shepherds were grazing their sheep when the area suddenly got flooded. They raised the alarm, following which locals informed the local administration.

SDM, Indora, Somil Gautam said he received information around 7 pm yesterday after which the NDRF was informed.

He said the authorities concerned had not informed the administration about the release of water.

“The 26-member NDRF team along with locals started the rescue operation around 10 pm and the Shah Nehar authorities were asked not to release excess water. The team managed to rescue the shepherds, but had to suspend further operation,” he said.