Floating ambulance service in Dal lake

Team Udayavani, May 13, 2021, 10:51 AM IST

Source: ANI

As the number of COVID-19 cases sees a surge, a houseboat owner has started a floating ambulance service equipped with healthcare facilities on Dal Lake.

Tariq Ahmad Patloo, boat owner said that he set this facility for people and that his floating ambulance comes equipped with PPE kits, stretchers, wheelchair, and other healthcare amenities.

Patloo told the news agency ANI, that he came up with the idea of the ambulance last year when he tested positive for the virus.

Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar-based Tariq Ahmad Patloo sets up floating ambulance to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. He says, "Considering the situation at hospitals and homes due to rising cases, I've set up this facility for people, which has PPE kits, stretchers & wheelchair." pic.twitter.com/TdUOEJjKFi

— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2021