Army Heeds Urgent Call: Over 70 Rescued in Uttarakhand Mudslide
The Indian Army, led by Colonel Harshvardhan, launched a valiant rescue operation in Uttarakhand's Harsil following a severe mudslide. Over 70 civilians were rescued amid adverse conditions. Additional troops and equipment are mobilized to aid ongoing efforts as the situation remains challenging due to blocked routes and lack of communication.
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In response to a catastrophic mudslide in Uttarakhand's Harsil, the Indian Army, under the command of Colonel Harshvardhan, executed a robust rescue operation resulting in the successful evacuation of over 70 civilians by Wednesday morning.
The operation, part of an ongoing mission amid severe weather conditions, involved the establishment of crossings from Sharali to Mukhwa and Harsil. Despite challenging conditions such as blocked roads and lack of mobile connectivity, the Army strives to ensure the safety of residents.
Colonel Harshvardhan announced that additional resources, including troops and helicopters, are being scrambled as weather permits. The devastating mudslide has rendered traditional routes impassable, prompting the creation of new trails and the deployment of drones and rescue dogs in the search for missing persons.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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