11-08-2025 : DGP called on the Governor and apprised him of the progress of the ongoing search and rescue operations in Uttarkashi.

On Monday, the Director General of Police, Shri Deepam Seth, called on the Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd), at Raj Bhawan and apprised him of the progress of the ongoing search and rescue operations in Uttarkashi.

The DGP informed the Governor that, in the disaster-affected areas, personnel from the police force, SDRF, Fire Services, and PAC have been deployed and are working in close coordination with the Army, ITBP, BRO, NDRF, and other agencies to carry out relief and rescue operations on a war footing. He stated that a special control room has been established at Police Headquarters for continuous monitoring, with situation reports being issued daily based on updates received from all involved agencies. To enhance the speed and effectiveness of operations, cadaver dogs, victim location equipment, and thermal imaging systems are being deployed. Despite adverse weather conditions, challenging and disrupted road connectivity, and the risk of landslides, all forces remain continuously engaged in their duties.

The Governor emphasised the importance of all forces and agencies working within an integrated command system for effective disaster relief. Taking into account the forecast of heavy rainfall, he directed police, fire services, and SDRF teams in all districts to remain on high alert and work with utmost vigilance.

The Governor further suggested seeking the assistance of geologists to help remove debris buried several metres deep and to accelerate search and rescue operations. He also stressed the need to relocate residents from flood-prone areas to safer locations and to ensure that weather alerts from the Meteorological Department are widely disseminated to the public through social media and other channels.
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