A 26-year old youth died while three others were rescued after a snow avalanche hit Machil sector of Kupwara district on Friday, officials said.
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Quoting official sources news agency–KNO reported that a snow avalanche hit Chontiwari area of Machil sector due to which several people got stuck.
They said following the incident, a rescue operation was launched by the authorities during which one body identified as Ajaz Ahmad was recovered while three others were rescued safely.