31 people including 23 British citizens and eight locals rescued in Leh

The police party reached the spot with ration after 12 hours of journey by foot.

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Police said that a group of 31 people including 23 British citizens and eight locals, have been rescued who had got trapped due to flash floods between Markha-Sko areas on Wednesday.

The J-K Police have rescued 23 British nationals and eight locals who were trapped due to flash floods in Leh. The group had gone for trekking on Sunday.

Police said that a group of 31 people including 23 British citizens and eight locals, have been rescued who had got trapped due to flash floods between Markha-Sko areas on Wednesday.

“A group of 23 British citizens comprising of one male (group leader) one female teacher and 21 female students besides 08 local guides and cooks were trapped due to flash floods,” said a police spokesperson.

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The police said that soon after they received information about the group trapped due to the floods, a team of police officers was deputed to the area.

“The police party reached the spot with ration after 12 hours of journey by foot,” cops said.

According to the police, the group was safely rescued with the help of helicopter and has shifted to Moonline Guest House in Leh.

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