Indian Army Rescues Elderly Villagers Stranded After Cloudburst in Baramulla, Provides Food and Safe Passage
Baramulla: In a swift humanitarian operation, the Indian Army rescued several elderly villagers, including women, who were stranded on Tekpathri Ridge in Mayan village, Bijhama, after a cloudburst triggered flash floods. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The sudden cloudburst caused water levels to rise rapidly, cutting off access to the area and leaving several residents trapped in difficult conditions.
On receiving information about the incident, Army personnel quickly reached the affected location and launched a rescue operation despite the challenging terrain and strong floodwaters.
Among those rescued were elderly men and women, including one villager who was using a prosthetic leg and had an amputated hand, making the operation even more demanding.
Using ropes and a temporary crossing, Army personnel carefully guided the stranded villagers across the dangerous stretch and brought them to safety without any reported injuries.
After the rescue, the Army also provided food and snacks to the affected residents to ensure their immediate well-being.
The timely operation highlighted the importance of rapid emergency response and coordinated humanitarian assistance during natural disasters.
Local residents praised the Indian Army for its prompt action and expressed gratitude for helping vulnerable villagers during the crisis.
The incident once again underlined the role of the Indian Army in supporting civilians during emergencies and natural disasters, alongside its primary responsibility of protecting the nation.
