JAMMU: The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), in coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local police, continued an intensive search operation for the third consecutive day on Tuesday to trace a woman who went missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Jammu.
Ruksana Kouser, wife of Mohd Kaleem, went missing following heavy rainfall on October 11, 2026, which triggered severe flooding in Bagani Talab, Flora Nallah, Chinore and adjoining areas.
Shri Mohd Aslam, IPS, Commandant SDRF Jammu, visited the affected area to assess the situation and review the ongoing search operation. He was accompanied by Shri Tahir Sheikh, JKPS, SDPO Domana, Shri Dinesh Gupta, Deputy Superintendent of Police, SDRF, and Shri Rohit Dev Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Trainings), SDRF.
The officers reviewed the search efforts, interacted with personnel deployed on the ground and assessed the operational challenges in the flood-affected areas.
The Commandant emphasised the SDRF’s commitment to continuing the search under challenging conditions, with teams working in close coordination with the NDRF and local police to locate the missing woman.
The joint operation remains underway, with rescue personnel continuing their efforts to trace Kouser.
