KARGIL: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon on Monday visited the site of the ongoing search and rescue operation near Drass, where teams are continuing efforts to recover the bodies of victims of the recent accident in the Drass River.
During the visit, the CEC reviewed the progress of the operation and interacted with rescue personnel and volunteers engaged in the mission. He appreciated the coordinated efforts of the agencies and community members working under challenging conditions to carry forward the search.
Dr. Akhoon expressed gratitude to professional volunteer swimmers Hamza, Shahbaz, Altaf, Manzoor and Muneeb, who travelled from Jammu and Kashmir to assist in the operation. He commended their courage, selfless service and commitment to the humanitarian effort despite the risks involved in carrying out the search.
The CEC also acknowledged the contribution of Deputy Commissioner Drass Imteeaz Kacho, SSP Drass Ishtiyaq Kacho, the UTDRF team, Al-Mehdi Scout Team, Basij Imam IKMT, Basij-e-Baqiyatullah ASZ, residents of Drass, Lankerchey and Saliskote, religious organisations, the Indian Army, ex-servicemen, and other departments, volunteers and individuals associated with the operation. He praised their collective response and sustained efforts in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Expressing grief over the incident, Dr. Akhoon conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed that they find strength during this difficult period.
Reiterating the Council’s commitment to those affected, the CEC said LAHDC Kargil stands with the families of the victims and will extend all possible assistance and support. He also assured that the Council would continue to back the ongoing search operation and take every necessary measure to assist those impacted by the tragedy.
