Ganderbal, May 08: In view of incidents of drowning in Nallah Sindh and other water bodies resulting in the loss of precious human lives in the recent past, the sub-divisional administration Kangan on Friday issued an advisory for people living in nearby areas along nallah Sindh asking to avoid bathing in the stream and remain extra vigilant.
“It has come to the notice of this office that a growing number of people including youth, children and elderly people of Sub-Division Kangan or other districts venture on the embankments of open water bodies such as Nallah Sindh, Wangath Nallah, PDC Canal, Barwalla Waterfall, which is always risky as these sites lack proper design, safety infrastructure, and rescue mechanisms, making them extremely unsafe. There are no formal or certified swimming facilities available at these locations, and recent as well as past experiences have shown that such activities often lead to fatal drowning incidents, turning a moment of relief into a tragedy for families and communities.
Therefore in order to avoid drowning incidents in Kangan Sub Division, people are strongly advised not to venture, enter, or play near any open water source under any circumstance. Besides, Parents and guardians are strongly advised to exercise strict vigilance over their children’s activities and prohibit them to enter, venture near Nallah’s or any other open water source” the advisory issued by SDM Kangan reads.
Furthermore, to intensify monitoring, the following directions are issued, Assistant Executive Engineer CMD/Generation USHP -II Kangan and Assistant Executive Engineer, Flood Control Division, Ganderbal, is directed to activate field staff to maintain strict vigil at all vulnerable sites.
Tehsildar Kangan/ Gund shall mobilize Lumberdars and Chowkidars to assist in surveillance and discouraging of any kind of risky activity. Station House Officer Kangan/ Ganderbal/ Gund/ Sonamarg shall keep strict vigil in and around the water bodies.
