MENDHAR/JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 : In a swift rescue operation, Army personnel saved an unidentified teenage girl after she was found floating in the fast-flowing Mendhar Nala near Balnoi in Poonch district on Friday.
The girl, believed to be around 14–16 years old, was spotted in the water at approximately 1:30 PM. Acting immediately, Army personnel launched a rescue operation and successfully pulled her to safety.
The girl was found unconscious and was provided immediate medical assistance at the spot. She was subsequently shifted to the Mendhar Sub-District Hospital for further treatment.
Police also reached the location and initiated necessary proceedings. The identity of the girl was not immediately known.
The timely intervention by the Army prevented a potentially tragic incident and highlighted the importance of rapid response during emergencies in the challenging terrain of the region.
