An avalanche hit Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir early this morning. Disaster Management Department officials said in Srinagar that the avalanche occurred in Chrawan area of Ajas. <br />''<br />''Five people were trapped under the snow, prompting authorities to launch a search and rescue operation. <br />''<br />''All the five have been rescued by a joint team of Police and Army.<br />''<br />