Jammu and Kashmir: In an unfortunate incident, two Indian Army soldiers – one has been identified as Naib Subedar Kuldeep Singh – went missing after they were swept away during patrolling in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. The official said on Sunday that a massive search operation is being conducted to trace the two.
According to officials, both the soldiers were crossing the Dogra Nallah at Poshana in Surankote area when they were washed away in flash floods caused by heavy rains.
The accident happened while crossing the Poshana river. During Area Domination Patrol in remote area of Poonch.
PRO Defense Jammu received a message regarding the incident.
There is a flood-like situation in Jammu and Kashmir due to heavy rains. The National Highway has been closed in view of the rainy season. Due to heavy rains, the water level in Jhelum and its tributaries has increased and flood situation has arisen in many places. The administration has asked people to be alert and stay away from places where water is rising.
Amarnath Yatra postponed
Bad weather also affected the Amarnath Yatra. The pilgrimage has been temporarily suspended. The yatra began on 1 July and was to continue till 31 August.