YAZALI, 27 Jun: When the skies opened up over Keyi Panyor, triggering sudden flash floods and treacherous landslides, the local police force didn’t hesitate. They stepped directly into the storm to protect their community.
Guided by an emergency mobilisation order from SP Angad Mehta, these dedicated officers have been working continuous, gruelling shifts to manage dangerous search and rescue operations and keep vital transit lines open. Yet, the strength of a community is truly measured when its people stand together, and the rescue teams have found an invaluable ally in Bath David, a local youth who has voluntarily joined the frontlines to assist the team in their tireless efforts.
While relentless weather conditions continue to test the region, these quiet heroes, bolstered by the brave spirit of local citizens, are working round the clock to bring order to the chaos, support disaster response teams, and keep families safe.
Working shoulder-to-shoulder with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), localised search and rescue teams led by Toko Okey of the Yazali police station and Toko Tapa of the Yachuli police station are navigating hazardous conditions on the ground at the flood-hit NEEPCO Colony in Yazali.
At the same time, the battle to clear massive landslide debris along the critical Pitapool-Potin highway continues without pause. Standing in the mud and rain, traffic and naka duty teams are anchored by officers like Putul Hussain and Khoda Adilare, managing traffic at key points like Possa. Alongside these teams, the hands-on support of local people exemplifies the profound resilience of the community, ensuring that heavy machinery can clear roads safely, emergency vehicles can pass without delay, and stranded drivers remain organised and safe.
Reflecting on the relentless efforts of the force and the heartening support from local citizens, DSP (HQ) Hage Nado said that the personnel are operating under incredibly challenging conditions to ensure public safety and keep rescue pipelines moving. He emphasised that, through carefully coordinated shifts and close collaboration with both the SDRF and community volunteers, the team’s core mission hasn’t changed since day one: protecting lives, clearing the way forward, and standing firmly by the people of Yazali and Yachuli.
The district administration and the local police have appealed to the public to support these officers and volunteers on the ground by cooperating with traffic diversions and always giving immediate right-of-way to emergency vehicles.
