Poclain Retrieved After Remaining Stuck for Three Days at Srinagar-Kupwara Highway Worksite

Kupwara: A poclain engaged in construction work on the Srinagar-Kupwara four-lane highway was rescued late Tuesday night after remaining stuck in a trench for three days, officials said.

The machine had sunk into a deep trench at a worksite earmarked for substructure works at Natnussa area in Handwara. Despite continuous attempts, it remained immobilised until additional heavy machinery was pressed into service.

Multiple poclains and other support equipment were deployed during the late-night operation, eventually enabling the retrieval. The machine, as learnt by Alfaaz – The Words, belongs to Chaudhary Private Limited, a Jammu-based construction firm executing a portion of the project.

Officials said no injuries or damage to surrounding property were reported during the incident or the subsequent retrieval.