Indian Army Heroically Rescues Mother and Newborn Amid Punjab Flood Crisis

The Indian Army executed a remarkable rescue mission in Punjab, saving a mother and her 15-day-old newborn who were stranded in a flood-affected village. The mother, who had recently undergone a cesarean section, had been isolated on the first floor of a submerged residence for several days before the Army could reach her.

Using an improvised ladder, personnel from the Kharga Corps successfully brought the mother and her infant to safety. They were then evacuated by boat for 3 kilometers and subsequently transported 15 kilometers in an Army vehicle to a secure location.

This rescue operation is part of extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts initiated by the Western Command in response to severe flooding in Punjab and Jammu. The operation comprises 47 Army columns, with support from Indian Air Force assets such as Mi-17 helicopters, Chinooks, and Advanced Light Helicopters, conducting continuous operations.

Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar of the Western Command evaluated the ongoing relief efforts in the affected regions, commending the troops for their swift deployment and effective collaboration with state authorities. Additionally, troops from the Vajra Corps in Kapurthala are engaged in missions along the Beas River, focusing on rescuing families, providing medical care, and distributing essential supplies.

In another mission, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Fazilka successfully rescued an elderly woman who required urgent medical attention, responding promptly to the villagers' request for assistance.

Both the Army and BSF are actively involved in comprehensive evacuation efforts, working to restore connectivity and deliver relief materials to thousands of individuals affected by the flooding in Punjab and Jammu.