In a dramatic rescue, the Indian Army saved a mother and her 15-day-old newborn who had been stranded in a flood-ravaged village in Punjab. The woman, who had recently undergone a C-section, was trapped on the first floor of a submerged house for days before Army personnel reached her.
Sappers of the Kharga Corps used an improvised ladder to bring the mother and infant down safely. They were then evacuated 3 km by boat and transported another 15 km in an Army vehicle to reach a secure location.
The rescue was part of large-scale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations launched by the Western Command in flood-hit areas of Punjab and Jammu. A total of 47 Army columns, supported by Indian Air Force assets including Mi-17 helicopters, Chinooks, and Advanced Light Helicopters, are engaged in round-the-clock operations.
Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, Army Commander, Western Command, reviewed the ongoing relief efforts in affected areas, praising the swift deployment of troops and their coordination with state authorities. Troops of Vajra Corps in Kapurthala are also working along the Beas River, rescuing families, providing medical assistance, and distributing essential supplies.
In a separate operation, BSF personnel in Fazilka rescued an elderly woman in urgent need of medical aid, transporting her to safety after villagers requested help.
The Army and BSF continue to conduct extensive evacuations, restore connectivity, and provide relief material to thousands impacted by the floods in Punjab and Jammu.
