Police heroically save two boys trapped in river in northern India
by Aditi VermaIn a daring rescue operation, the Police of northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir swiftly saved two minor boys who were trapped in the treacherous Brari Nalah due to heavy water flow. The prompt and courageous actions of the police have been widely praised by the local community.
The incident took place at Brari Nalah in Sawjian in Poonch district on August 3.
Visuals showed amidst the fierce currents of Brari Nalah, the police team bravely waded through the river, using a rope to rescue two boys trapped by the swift waters. With determined effort and careful coordination, they guided the boys to safety, overcoming the treacherous conditions with remarkable skill and courage.
According to reports the Poonch Police received urgent information from reliable sources about two minor boys who had become stranded in the Brari Nalah, a river notorious for its heavy water flow. The boys had ventured out to graze their cattle when they found themselves caught in the rapidly rising waters.
Responding without delay, the police team from Police Post Sawjian rushed to the scene. Displaying remarkable bravery, the officers did not hesitate to enter the dangerous waters, risking their own lives to save the stranded boys. After a strenuous and perilous effort, they successfully reached the boys and brought them to safety.
The rescue operation, overseen by SSP Poonch Sh. Yougal Manhas, has been met with widespread acclaim from the public and civil society for the police’s quick thinking and heroism. The operation underscores the dedication and bravery of the Poonch Police in safeguarding the lives of the community.
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