Poonch, July 26: Seven days after flash floods devastated Murrah village in Surankote subdivision of Poonch district, six people remain missing, while local residents continue search efforts with limited resources.

The flash floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, claimed eight lives and caused widespread damage to homes, roads, and public infrastructure. Despite a week having passed since the disaster, the missing persons have not been traced.

Residents said the road leading to the village remains blocked, forcing them to carry out search operations on their own with minimal equipment. They alleged that no large scale rescue operation or specialized machinery has been deployed to locate those still missing.

According to locals, search teams have recovered some human remains during the operation, raising fears that the missing victims may have been swept away or buried beneath the debris left by the flash floods.

The damaged road has also hampered relief and rescue work, making it difficult to move heavy equipment and deliver essential supplies to the affected area.

Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir Gujjar Bakerwal Youth Welfare Conference expressed concern over the pace of rescue and relief operations, stating that affected families have largely been left to continue the search on their own despite six people still being unaccounted for.

The organization urged the administration to deploy specialized rescue teams with advanced equipment, restore road connectivity and electricity on priority, and ensure adequate compensation and rehabilitation for the affected families. It also warned that if timely action is not taken, members of the Gujjar Bakerwal community may launch protests once weather conditions improve.