J-K: Jammu police, NDRF rescue youths stranded in Tawi River
Jammu, July 19
Jammu Police and the National Disaster Response Force on Sunday rescued a group of youths who were stranded in the middle of the Tawi River during a joint rescue operation, officials said.
According to the police, the rescue team safely evacuated all those stranded without any casualties.
Police officer Viktram Bhau, who was part of the rescue team, said the operation was launched after local residents alerted the authorities about the incident.
"Three people were rescued after residents alerted the authorities. Police and SDRF teams carried out a two-to-three-hour rescue operation and brought them back," Bhau said.
The rescue operation was carried out jointly by the police and disaster response teams, who managed to bring the stranded youths to safety after an operation lasting around two to three hours.
Meanwhile, earlier in the day, in view of the prevailing monsoon conditions and the risk of emergencies arising from heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, waterlogging and road blockages, the Sub-Divisional Administration Katra has constituted a Control Room for Monsoon Disaster Management to ensure prompt response and effective coordination.
As per an order issued by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Katra, Piyush Dhotra (JKAS), the Control Room will function under the overall supervision of Tehsildar Katra, Jatinder Singh, in close coordination with police, PWD, health, power, Jal Shakti, municipal authorities and other concerned departments.
The Control Room will maintain a round-the-clock watch over the monsoon situation, receive and record reports regarding heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, damage to property and disruption of roads, electricity and drinking water supply. It will also ensure timely communication of situation reports to higher authorities for necessary action.
Residents and other stakeholders can contact the Katra Monsoon Control Room at 01991-295681 in case of any rain-related emergency or for reporting incidents requiring immediate attention.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has also been temporarily suspended due to prevailing adverse weather conditions in Katra and the Trikuta Hills.
The pilgrimage was temporarily halted as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of devotees amid inclement weather.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Excellent coordination between police and NDRF. This shows how prepared our disaster response teams are. The control room setup in Katra is also a wise move—monsoon preparedness saves lives.
Great job by the rescue teams! But I hope the youths learn a lesson—monsoon rivers are unpredictable. Also, suspension of Vaishno Devi yatra is a responsible decision to protect pilgrims.
Appreciate the quick response by authorities. But I’m concerned—why were youths venturing into Tawi River during such weather? Public awareness campaigns about monsoon dangers are needed. Also, hope the yatra resumes soon. 🌧️
Hat tip to the Jammu Police and NDRF for their bravery. The control room number should be widely shared. But I also think local authorities need to enforce better riverbank safety rules to prevent such incidents.
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