REASI, JULY 14: As part of ongoing infrastructure expansion plans of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Commandant SDRF 2nd Battalion SSP Mohammad Aslam today conducted a tour of District Reasi. He was accompanied by DySP Dinesh Gupta, Quartermaster SDRF 2nd Battalion Jammu, DySP DAR Reasi Sarbjeet Singh and other officers and officials of Team SDRF 2nd Battalion Jammu.
During the visit, the Commandant, accompanied by the team, inspected State land identified for the proposed establishment of the new SDRF Battalion Headquarters in Reasi. He also examined a separate site for construction of a permanent building for the SDRF Component, Reasi. The visit aimed at assessing suitability of the proposed locations to strengthen SDRF infrastructure and enhance the Force’s disaster response capabilities.
Subsequently, the Commandant visited the SDRF Component Reasi, where he interacted with deployed personnel (nafri). He reviewed operational preparedness, assessed availability of essential resources and heard welfare-related grievances and suggestions of personnel. He called for maintaining a high state of readiness, professionalism and commitment to public service and assured personnel that their welfare concerns would be addressed on priority.
The Commandant also briefed officers and personnel deployed on the Monsoon Safety Advisory to be disseminated to citizens, the general public, locals and pilgrims in view of the ongoing monsoon season.
The advisory calls upon people not to approach or enter rivers, streams, nallahs, waterfalls or other water bodies during or after rainfall and to never attempt to cross overflowing bridges, flooded roads or fast-flowing streams.
People have been asked to stay away from riverbanks, as erosion and sudden surges in water level can occur without prior warning and to avoid bathing, swimming, washing clothes or taking selfies near rivers during the monsoon. Children should be kept under constant supervision and prevented from playing near water bodies.
People have been advised to follow weather advisories and warnings issued by the District Administration, IMD and Disaster Management authorities and not to spread or believe rumours, relying only on official information. Any emergency, rising water level, landslide or distress situation should be reported immediately to the nearest SDRF, Police or District Administration authorities. People have also been asked to cooperate with emergency responders and evacuate vulnerable areas if advised.
Pilgrims have been asked to remain on designated routes, avoid unnecessary movement near water bodies and strictly adhere to instructions issued by security and rescue agencies.
