GUWAHATI: The Indian Army rescued 27 stranded civilians from flood-affected Arun Chapori in Assam's Dhemaji district on Monday as part of a joint rescue operation with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the civil administration.
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The operation was launched after incessant rainfall and rising water levels inundated several areas, leaving residents stranded. Troops from the Army's Spear Head Division under Spear Corps were deployed immediately to assist ongoing rescue efforts.
Despite challenging weather and difficult terrain, the Army personnel successfully located and evacuated all 27 civilians to safer locations. The rescue was carried out in close coordination with the NDRF and local authorities to ensure timely evacuation and immediate relief for those affected.
Officials said the operation reflected the Army's preparedness to respond to natural disasters and support civil authorities during emergencies. Besides its primary role of defending the nation's borders, the Indian Army regularly undertakes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, particularly during floods, landslides and other calamities.
The latest rescue operation in Dhemaji adds to the Army's continued efforts to assist flood-affected communities across the region whenever required.