A dramatic rescue unfolded in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir after heavy rainfall caused a sudden surge in the Rajouri river, leaving a minor boy stranded midstream. The Indian Army, in coordination with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), local police, and civilian divers, executed a high-risk rescue operation to bring the boy to safety.
Eyewitnesses reported that the boy was trapped on a rock surrounded by strong currents, with no means to escape. Responding to an alert, district authorities launched a joint operation. The precarious conditions prompted the deployment of an Army helicopter, which ultimately airlifted the boy as part of a coordinated effort between air and ground teams.
Despite difficult weather conditions and fast-flowing waters, the team successfully evacuated the boy and transferred him to a secure location. He is currently under medical observation and reported to be safe.
District Magistrate Abhishek Sharma, who oversaw the operation, praised the courage and teamwork involved. “They are risking their own lives and saving the lives of others. All teams were deployed here so that we could save his life at all costs,” he stated.
The rescue has drawn widespread appreciation from locals and civil authorities, who hailed the prompt action as a heroic example of joint emergency response. The incident once again underscores the critical role of coordinated disaster management and the unwavering commitment of security forces in protecting civilians during natural calamities.
