SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police on Monday saved the lives of 21 stranded tourists who were riding in shikhara boats in Dal Lake when the gusty winds caused the boats to wobble.
“River Police wing of Srinagar Police today safely rescued 21 tourists in different sorties by speed Boats. The Tourists were stranded in Shikaras inside Dal Lake, because of sudden changes in weather & gusty winds. The public is advised to avoid going inside Dal in inclement weather,” Srinagar police wrote on its Twitter handle.
The authorities issued an advisory, urging public to exercise caution and refrain from venturing into the lake during inclement weather conditions.
