BANDIPORA, OCTOBER 06: In view of recent drowning incidents and as part of the ongoing awareness drive initiated by the District Administration Bandipora, the Administration Tuesday conducted a comprehensive demonstration and awareness programme at Government High School, Bonakoot.
The programme aimed to sensitise students, youth and the local community about drowning prevention, water safety measures and life-saving techniques to be adopted during water-related emergencies.
During the session, SDRF personnel, as per an official statement, demonstrated practical rescue techniques, safe approaches during water emergencies and essential first-aid measures, besides sensitising participants about precautions to be taken during flash floods and while near fast-flowing water bodies.
The officials urged students and the community to exercise utmost caution around vulnerable stretches of Nallah Madhumati, and strongly advised children and youth against swimming, bathing or venturing into dangerous water channels.
The programme witnessed active participation of representatives from the Revenue Department, Flood Control, SDRF, Police, Fire & Emergency Services and District Information Office, besides school faculty, students and local residents.
