Rajouri, July 21 (GNS): Search and rescue operations continued across Jammu Province on Monday as HG/CD and SDRF units remained on high alert amid heavy rainfall and rising water levels.
Officials told GNS that the search operations are underway at Bharote and Sajj in Thanamandi area of Rajouri for two missing employees of PHE and PDD departments.
In Poonch, SDRF teams are conducting search operations at Sangla and Marha Buffliaz River for victims of flash floods. The operations there are being supervised by Sh. Mohammad Aslam, IPS, Commandant of SDRF 2nd Battalion, Jammu.
In Kathua district, SDRF personnel rescued three cows and calves from Tarnah Nallah. The team also rescued two persons who were trapped in Binni Nallah at Barrel, Billawar.
At Sangaldan Railway Station, SDRF and GRP jointly assisted in shifting the body of Nazir Ahmed, 70, a resident of Upper Dalwah, who died while travelling on the Baramulla–Sangaldan train. The body was later handed over to his legal heirs.
Officials said SDRF Jammu Province remains on high alert and search operations in Rajouri and Poonch are continuing in view of the inclement weather. (GNS)
