Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Army retrieves flash flood victim's body in J-K's Rajouri
A young man named Mohammad Javed went missing during flash floods in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.
His body was seen in a fast-flowing river, but it was too dangerous for people to reach it.
So, the Army used a helicopter to carefully get the body out of the river.
This happened after more than 20 hours of trying.
The Army's help was very important because the weather and the river were too risky for regular rescue methods.
Three bodies have been found so far, and people are still looking for a missing worker.
Army used a helicopter to retrieve the body of 20-year-old Mohammad Javed from a swollen river in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.
The body was trapped among rocks in the Munawar Tawi River for over 20 hours due to strong currents and rising water levels.
A joint operation by the police, SDRF, and local volunteers was initiated after the body was spotted Sunday evening.
The Army's helicopter-assisted operation was successful, highlighting their crucial role in hazardous rescue missions.
Three bodies, including Javed's, have been retrieved, and a search is ongoing for a missing Jal Shakti Employee.
- Who
- Mohammad Javed, a 20-year-old, and a missing Jal Shakti Employee
- What
- Army retrieved the body of a flash flood victim using a helicopter
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Munawar Tawi River in the Nowshera area, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Strong currents and rising water levels made ground-based efforts unsafe and ineffective
- Victim's Name
- Mohammad Javed
- Victim's Age
- 20 years
- Location of Incident
- Munawar Tawi River, Nowshera area, Rajouri
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Rescue Operation
- Army helicopter-assisted operation
- Duration of Rescue
- More than 20 hours
- Number of Bodies Recovered
- 3 (including Javed)