JAMMU, July 23: Jammu Police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Thursday successfully rescued two men who were stranded in the River Tawi near Prambli in Phallian Mandal after a sudden rise in the river’s water level.
The rescued persons have been identified as Farman Ali (25), a resident of Allora, and Farooq Ahmed (28), a resident of Sohanjana.
According to police, the two had gone to the riverbank in the morning along with their cattle for grazing when the water level rose unexpectedly, leaving them stranded in the middle of the river.
On receiving information about the incident, Police Post Phallian Mandal immediately alerted the State Disaster Response Force through the Police Control Room (PCR), Jammu.
A rescue team comprising the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), City South, personnel from Police Post Phallian Mandal, and SDRF officials rushed to the spot and launched a coordinated rescue operation.
After sustained efforts, the teams safely rescued both men without any injuries. They were later handed over to their family members.
Jammu Police appreciated the swift response and coordinated efforts of all personnel involved in the operation, which ensured the safe rescue of the stranded individuals. Officials said the situation in the area remains normal.
