Bambooflat, June 8: In a swift and commendable response, the team of Bambooflat Police successfully rescued three minor boys from a potential drowning incident between Bambooflat and Chatham Jetty.
On June 6, 2025, at 1250 hrs, a Tally Clerk from DSS informed Police Station Bambooflat that three individuals seen struggling in the waters between the two jetties. Responding with utmost urgency, a team was swiftly constituted led by SI Manoj Lal along with HC Zubair, PCs A. Ali, Ummer Farooque and Mohd. Basheer (IRBn) of PS Bambooflat immediately proceeded to the location aboard a PMF boat. The police team successfully located and brought all three boys safely ashore. The minors are the residents of Shore Point, Bambooflat were promptly given medical attention and after examination, they were handed over to their respective guardians. Subsequently, it was found that the boys were school students had ventured into the sea to enjoy their vacation and they were accidently pulled in by strong waves.
The South Andaman District Police commend the alertness of the DSS staff and the prompt coordinated action of the police team of PS Bambooflat, which averted a tragic incident.
The South Andaman District police urges all parents and guardians to guide your children to enjoy holidays safely, adult supervision is very important in adventures.
The general public is requested to remain vigilant and immediately report any emergency situations to the police at 112 & 03192-232100 in case of any emergency.