Srinagar: For over a month, more than 30 Kashmiri labourers from Kangan, Tulail, and other areas of Kashmir, have been trapped in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, battling torrential rains, landslides, and blocked roads.
With no safe passage and no official rescue yet, their desperate appeals have now reached home. “We are stuck here without our children and families. On one side there is water and on the other there are broken roads. Where can we go? We appeal Jammu and Kashmir Government to rescue us so that we can return home,” one of the stranded men, Fareed Ahmad Khan told KNO over phone.
He said they left their rented quarters after repeated landslides and now have no shelter. “People who had relatives here moved in with them, but we are left with nothing except Allah. If anything happens, who will even know?” another survivor, Nasir Ahmad Khan, said.
Other workers described how relentless rains have worsened the situation. “It has been nearly two months of continuous rain, and in the past 15 days it has become even more dangerous. Just yesterday, a big patch of land collapsed near us. We live in constant fear,” they added.
Back in Kashmir, families are spending sleepless nights. Videos circulating on social media show relatives sitting together, eyes moist, praying for their safe return.
“Death is written for everyone, but at least if we are at home, our families will see our faces one last time,” said, Fareed Ahmad in a choking voice. (KNO)
