Video: Indian Army's bravery..., 22 CRPF personnel and 3 civilians trapped on the dam during floods in Punjab were rescued like this

Indian Army Rescue Operation: Indian Army Aviation carried out a daring rescue operation near Madhopur Headworks in Punjab's Pathankot district on Wednesday, August 27, and rescued 22 CRPF personnel and three civilians trapped in the rising floodwaters. According to the Indian Army, despite challenging weather, helicopters were dispatched at 6 am on Wednesday for rescue operations. The team successfully evacuated all the stranded persons and took them to a safe place.

An official said, "In a swift and bold operation, Indian Army Aviation rescued 22 CRPF personnel and three civilians stranded near Madhopur Headworks (Punjab) since yesterday. At 6 am today, despite challenging conditions, Army Aviation helicopters took off for rescue operations. All the stranded persons were evacuated and airlifted to a safe place."

Indian Army Aviation undertook a high-risk helicopter rescue operation, evacuating stranded civilians and #CRPF personnel from a building surrounded by raging floodwaters and at imminent risk of collapse at Madhopur Headworks, #Punjab. Braving challenging weather and rapidly… pic.twitter.com/8999qBrs0x

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Shortly after the evacuation, the building collapsed

Shortly after the evacuation, the building where the personnel were taking shelter collapsed, highlighting the timeliness and precision of the rescue operation. The Indian Army further said, 'In a turn of events, which underlines the urgency of the operation, the building where they were taking shelter collapsed shortly after they were evacuated, highlighting the timeliness and precision of the rescue. This successful operation once again demonstrates the Indian Army's unwavering commitment to saving lives and its ability to respond promptly in crisis situations. The synergy between the Indian Army and the local authorities ensured that a potential tragedy was averted.'

Rivers like the Sutlej, Beas, Ujh, and Ravi are in spate

Due to heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, rivers like Sutlej, Beas, Ujh and Ravi are in spate, causing flooding in Punjab districts including Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Fazilka, Tarn Taran and Ferozepur.

The water level has risen in Pathankot

Earlier today, Additional Deputy Commissioner Hardeep Singh said, "Due to continuous rains in Jammu and Kashmir, the water level in Pathankot has risen. We have identified Radha Swami Satsang Beas in Pathankot as an evacuation centre. We will shift people to this evacuation centre, and proper arrangements for food are also being made."

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