Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that Pakistan Army has launched its rescue operation in the Murree division and started to evacuate tourists who are trapped on the snow-packed roads of the tourist spot.

According to the ISPR, the army personnel in support of the civil administration are involved in evacuating trapped tourists in Murree Division and Pakistan Army’s engineers have also arrived to clear the main roads.

“Those trapped in the snow are being provided with food and other necessary items,” the military’s media wing said and added that some people have also been shifted to safe locations.