Tariq Iqbal and Zahoor Ahmed Khan from Lacchipura village, were travelling from Lachhipura to Bijhama village when they were caught in an avalanche.

The incident happened close to the post of the Lachhipur company operating base. The guard commander saw them and informed the Quick Reaction Team, officials said.

Khan was rescued quickly as he was half buried in the snow.

Finding Tariq took about 20 minutes and he too was rescued safely

They were both treated at a local hospital and discharged soon.