Jammu Police, SDRF rescue four children stranded in River Tawi
Jammu, July 4
Jammu Police and the State Disaster Response Force on Saturday rescued four children who were stranded in the River Tawi near Peer Kho Temple following a sudden rise in the water level.
A distress call was received at the Police Control Room (PCR) stating that four children, who had gone to bathe in the river, were trapped following an unexpected sudden rise in the water level.
Acting promptly on the information, senior police officers, along with the SDPO City North, SHO Pacca Danga Police Station and the SDRF team, rushed to the spot and carried out a coordinated rescue operation. All four children were rescued safely without any injuries.
The timely intervention and seamless coordination between Jammu Police and SDRF averted a potential tragedy and ensured the safety of the children.
Following the rescue, the SDPO City North appealed to the public through a public announcement system to stay away from the banks of the River Tawi, particularly during periods of fluctuating water levels. Parents were also advised to ensure that children do not venture near the river due to the risk posed by sudden surges in water levels.
Jammu Police also urged people to exercise caution near rivers and other water bodies during the monsoon season and to immediately report any emergency to the Police Control Room or the nearest police station.
Meanwhile, the Ramnagar-Udhampur road near Kaugha was closed to traffic on Saturday morning after heavy rainfall triggered a major landslide in the region, leaving the route blocked for commuters.
Local authorities reached the spot soon after the incident and confirmed that a debris removal machine has been deployed to clear large boulders from the road and restore movement.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Well done by the Jammu Police and SDRF. But the bigger issue is the lack of awareness about river dangers in rural areas. Schools should teach children about these risks during the rainy season. Still, kudos to the rescuers! 👏
Hats off to the Jammu Police and SDRF for their swift rescue operation! This is a stark reminder for us all — during monsoons, rivers can be deceptive. Let's be vigilant and follow the advisories. Great teamwork! 🙏
Good that children are safe. But I'm more concerned about the landslide on the Ramnagar-Udhampur road. Every year, monsoon causes these road blocks and the authorities are always late. They should have better disaster preparedness. Hoping the road reopens soon.
This is such a relief! 🙏 Rescue teams in Jammu always handle these emergencies well. The public announcement is a wise move — many tourists and locals don't realize how fast water levels rise. Parents, please keep an eye on your kids near rivers!
Great rescue, but the landslide situation is equally concerning. The article says they deployed a debris removal machine, but why so slow? Infrastructural resilience during monsoons needs to be upgraded across J&K. Safety should be paramount.
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