SDRF 2nd Bn celebrates Annual Raising Day

SSP hails Jawans for commendable work 

JAMMU, January 19: State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) 2nd Bn. Jammu today celebrated its 12th Annual Raising Day here at Bn. Headquarters.

Zahid Naseem Manhas, SSP, Commandant SDRF 2nd Bn. Jammu inspected the Bn. Quarter Guard and took salute. 

While speaking on the occasion, the officer congratulated all the officers, Jawans of the Bn on the occasion of 12th SDRF Raising Day.

The Commandant highlighted the achievements of SDRF 2nd Bn. Jammu during the year-2023, especially excellent work of  rescuing 98 trapped persons during flash floods in river Ujh, Kathua  and a woman from Chenab river near Khallani on the same day. He further mentioned the search and rescue operation conducted by SDRF teams after a portion of Ranbireshwar Temple collapsed due to heavy downpour. The timely action by the SDRF teams saved the property of the Temple.

Besides, various rescue operations were also conducted during road accidents in Jammu province. The officer also appreciated the SDRF personnel for their dedication and professionalism shown during various rescue operations and other allied duties performed by the Jawans from time to time.

Dy.SP Daljeet Singh, Dy.SP Mohinder Pal and ASI Surinder Singh of the Battalion were decorated with DGP Medal-2022-23 by the Commandant SDRF 2nd Bn. Jammu.

 A live demonstration on rescue of trapped victims from the High Rise Buildings and Ropeway Bridge during the Fire Incident were also presented by the SDRF personnel. Moreover, an exhibition of High Value Equipment/ Photo Gallery was also displayed.

Among others present were Aijaz Ali, SP (S), SO (Tgrs.) to Commandant. General, HG/CD & SDRF J&K, Gurvinder Kour, Dy.SP,  Arvinder Kotwal, Dy.SP, Nazir Ahmed Dy.SP (S) ADO Directorate of HG/CD & SDRF J&K and GO’s/staff of this organization were present on the occasion.