Two bodies have been recovered following the discovery of a vehicle carrying four individuals who had been reported missing while traversing the Mughal Road in the Poonch district. The vehicle was located within a drain near Chhattapani, officials confirmed on Friday. The grim discovery followed an extensive search and rescue operation that commenced on Thursday after authorities received information that four persons travelling in a vehicle on the Mughal Road had disappeared.
Information reaching TahirRihat.com suggests that the search efforts were mobilized immediately upon receiving the report of the missing persons. A large-scale operation was initiated, involving multiple rescue teams tasked with scouring the challenging terrain of the Mughal Road. This route, which connects the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri with Shopian in South Kashmir, is known for its mountainous landscape and susceptibility to accidents, particularly during periods of adverse weather conditions.
During the ongoing operation on Friday, rescue teams successfully located the missing vehicle submerged in a drain in the vicinity of Chhattapani. Officials stated that the vehicle was subsequently retrieved from the drain, and tragically, two bodies were recovered from the site. The identities of the deceased have not yet been officially released pending further investigation and notification of next of kin.
Search operations are continuing with urgency to locate the remaining two missing individuals. Rescue teams are diligently combing the surrounding area, employing all available resources and making concerted efforts to find them as swiftly as possible. The authorities have indicated that further details regarding the incident and the ongoing search will be provided as the operation progresses. The precise circumstances leading to the vehicle’s disappearance and subsequent submersion in the drain remain under investigation.
The Mughal Road, a critical artery for connectivity between the Jammu and Kashmir regions, presents significant navigational challenges. Its path through rugged, mountainous terrain makes it particularly vulnerable to landslides, road collapses, and other unforeseen incidents, especially during inclement weather. The remoteness and difficult access in certain sections of the road can complicate rescue and recovery efforts, often requiring specialized equipment and sustained manpower. The disappearance of individuals on such routes underscores the inherent risks associated with travel, particularly when weather conditions deteriorate. Officials are expected to provide updates on the search for the two remaining missing persons as soon as any new information becomes available. The recovery of the vehicle and the bodies marks a significant, albeit tragic, development in the search, shifting the focus to locating the remaining individuals and understanding the cause of the accident.
Tahir Rihat (also known as Tahir Bilal) is an independent journalist, activist, and digital media professional from the Chenab Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known for his work as the Online Editor at The Chenab Times.
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