Jammu, July 4 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Saturday rescued four children stranded in the Tawi River in Jammu.

Officials said that in a swift and coordinated rescue operation, Jammu Police and the SDRF successfully rescued four children who became stranded in the river near Peer Kho Temple following a sudden rise in the water level.

A distress call was received through the Police Control Room (PCR), informing the authorities that four children who had gone bathing in the river were trapped after the water level rose unexpectedly.

Acting promptly on the information, senior police officers, along with the SDPO City North, SHO, Police Station Pacca Danga, and the SDRF team, immediately rushed to the spot. Through a well-coordinated rescue operation, all four children were safely rescued without any injuries.

The timely intervention and seamless coordination between Jammu Police and the SDRF averted a potential tragedy and ensured the safety of the children.

Following the rescue, the SDPO City North addressed the public through a public announcement system, urging people to stay away from the banks of the Tawi River, particularly during periods of fluctuating water levels.

Parents were also advised to ensure that their children do not venture near the river, as sudden surges in water levels can pose a serious threat to life.

Jammu Police appealed to the general public to exercise utmost caution near rivers and other water bodies, especially during the monsoon season, and to immediately report any emergency to the Police Control Room or the nearest police station.

There have been several drowning deaths, especially involving children and youths, in J&K in recent months.

Drowning fatalities in Jammu and Kashmir generally rise during the summer months, with a recurring pattern of local youths and minors drowning while swimming in unguarded rivers, including the Jhelum, Sindh and Tawi, as well as streams and hydropower canals.

In Ganderbal district, the Sindh stream (Nallah Sindh) has repeatedly emerged as a vulnerable location. In recent years, authorities imposed restrictions on swimming in the area following multiple casualties.

Tragic incidents in Srinagar district have regularly occurred in areas such as Harwan, the Doodhganga River and Dal Lake, frequently involving teenagers and students lacking swimming skills.

In the Jammu region, incidents are frequently reported in water bodies such as the Tawi and the Chenab.

–IANS

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