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Two Baramulla youths clear path for ambulance through army convoy
A video of two young men clearing obstacles for an ambulance carrying a patient from Uri to Government Medical College Baramulla has won praise on social media. The ambulance was stuck in a traffic jam when an army convoy approached from the other side, blocking one lane. The youths ran ahead, removed obstacles and signalled army drivers to make way.
The convoy personnel cooperated and allowed the ambulance to proceed. An attendant inside the ambulance recorded the video and is heard praising the youths for their spontaneous sense of responsibility. The incident has sparked wider discussion about giving priority to emergency vehicles on congested roads.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Baramulla's narrow roads often choke at army convoy timings, as Uri sector sees frequent troop movements. Unlike metro cities where traffic wardens enforce ambulance priority, here it depends on passerby initiative. The Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police's 2023 ambulance corridor policy covers highways, but town roads lack clear protocols. This case shows the gap between policy and practice on the ground. The next step is whether the district administration formalises a local emergency lane protocol for GMC Baramulla's approach roads.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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