10 people trapped in India's dam in Mandi district rescued after nightlong operation

The rescue operation has been started by the NDRF in coordination with the local administration and residents. - Image from ANI Photo

NEW DELHI (Bernama-Xinhua): Ten people, who were trapped in the reservoir of a dam in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, were rescued during the wee hours on Monday, Xinhua quoted officials.

A boat carrying them got stuck Sunday evening in the Koldam hydel project reservoir in the Mandi district, about 94 km north of Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh.