Indian Army Troops Brave Adverse Conditions to Rescue Pregnant Woman Amid Jammu Floods
Indian Army troops from the Western Command demonstrated resilience and resolve as they embarked on an overnight march through heavy rainfall and darkness to conduct rescue operations in the flood-stricken areas of Punjab and Jammu.
In the Jammu region, the village of Ramkot, isolated by road, witnessed a remarkable rescue when a nine-month pregnant woman in labor was airlifted by an Army Dhruv helicopter. The operation followed an 18 km trek by the troops to ensure her evacuation, and she was subsequently admitted to the Military Hospital in Samba for urgent medical care.
In another complex rescue mission, Army engineers came to the aid of a bedridden woman with a cardiac condition in Sammoval village. Unable to access her home by boat, soldiers carried her on her cot through floodwaters for approximately 300 meters before transferring her to a boat. She, along with her family, was later transported in a high-mobility vehicle to Amritsar for necessary medical treatment.
The Army has mobilized over 50 columns in the flood-affected areas of Punjab and Jammu, successfully rescuing more than 5,500 civilians and 300 paramilitary personnel. Medical assistance has been provided to over 3,000 individuals, and 27 tons of essential supplies and rations have been distributed.
As water levels in the Ghaggar river continue to rise, seven new columns have been deployed in Taran Taran, Ferozepur, Shahkot, Phillaur, Dhatewal, Sarala, and Harchandpura. Engineering regiments have been instrumental in repairing critical infrastructure, such as the Jaitpur bundh in the Mamun sector, water pipelines at Sidhra Bridge, and damaged roads near Tawi View Point.
In Punjab, Army units work tirelessly to seal breaches, fortify embankments, deliver food and fodder, and clear water channels. On Wednesday night, a column from the Golden Arrow Division, supported by engineers, successfully contained a significant breach in the Sutlej embankment at Daudpur village near Ropar, averting further destruction.
The Border Security Force (BSF) has augmented relief efforts by deploying personnel, helicopters, and boats. In Shamsekhurd village in Gurdaspur, the BSF organized a medical camp, providing treatment to over 300 flood-affected residents, including children.
As persistent rains exacerbate the situation, Army and BSF personnel continue to collaborate with civil authorities, delivering life-saving aid and re-establishing crucial connections across the flood-impacted regions.
