"I remember every rescued and every fished-out dead body. I remember the number and even their faces. Many of them had slipped into the river but most had attempted suicide," Dar says, emphasizing the emotional weight of his experience as a rescuer, a role he undertook after witnessing a man drown, which profoundly affected him and shaped his mission over the years.
Popularly known as Dungal (Diver), Dar is revered in the region. Whenever official rescue teams find it difficult to locate a corpse, they call on Dar. He recalls one incident when police initially refused him the opportunity to retrieve a body, demonstrating both the respect he commands and the challenges he faces in his vital work.
Dar's method of rescuing bodies varies by gender. He asserts, "When rescuing a woman, I gently hold the strands of her hair, keeping a respectful space between myself and the woman's body," highlighting his immense respect for the deceased and the cultural considerations that guide his actions.
Carrying out rescue operations without safety equipment, Dar reveals a deep commitment to his work. His statement underscores the risks he takes to serve his community, differentiating him from other rescuers who often prepare more thoroughly before entering dangerous waters.
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