Op Jalrahat: Indian Army, AR rescue over 900 civilians
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 03 2025: The Indian Army and Assam Rifles continued their extensive flood rescue operations across Imphal East and Imphal West districts, on Day-3 of Operation Jalrahat-2, rescuing over 900 civilians, including children and the elderly from waterlogged and inaccessible regions.

According to a issued by HQ IGAR (South), the operation included distribution of 1,500 food packets and 4,000 bottles of clean drinking Water.

On June 2, troops from Indian Army and Assam Rifles also organised a dedicated medical camp at the Wangkhei Angom Leikai Rehabilitation Camp and provided medical aid to over 250 displaced civilians.

The medical team provided emergency treatment for injuries, infections, dehydration and other ailments.

Special attention was given to children, elderly and patients with chronic conditions.

Additionally, the camp focused on awareness around hygiene, sanitation, and disease prevention to reduce the risk of secondary health crises.

In the Wangkhei Ningthem area, troops of Indian Army and Assam Rifles responded to an SOS call from the family of a man who had sustained a deep cut on his right ankle and was stranded without access to medical care.

Braving submerged lanes, a medical team reached the location and carried out on-site suturing, stabilizing the injury and preventing further complications.

Moreover, in a timely and courageous response to a distress call, the troops launched a rescue operation in the early hours of June 2 to save civilians stranded in the flood-affected Heingang area of Imphal East district.

Braving adverse conditions, the troops acted swiftly and efficiently, executing the rescue between midnight and 2:15 AM with utmost professionalism.

During the operation, Assam Rifles successfully rescued four civilians trapped by rising floodwaters.

Among them were P Koba (40), and his 17-year-old son P Alex, who were stranded inside a double-storey building.

In a simultaneous effort, troops also evacuated 60-year-old Ahongshabam Ibecha and her 25-year-old grandson A Suresh, who were trapped in a residence.

All individuals were safely relocated to secure locations away from the affected zone.

The rapid deployment, effective coordination, and commitment of the personnel not only averted potential tragedy but also brought timely relief to families in distress.

Despite continued rainfall, difficult terrain, and logistical constraints, Indian Army and Assam Rifles remain on the ground undeterred, providing critical assistance, medical care, and reassurance to thousands impacted by the disaster.

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