AR women soldiers join rescue operation in flood hit Tripura
Successfully rescuing women who were trapped in submerged houses
IH News Desk
AGARTALA, August 23, 2024: The women soldiers of the Assam Rifles are playing a commendable role in the relief and rescue operations in Tripura, which is currently facing severe floods and landslides. They have demonstrated their exemplary skills by successfully rescuing women who were trapped in submerged houses.
Assam Rifles has launched four rescue columns in different parts of the state, including East Kanchanbari, Kumarghat, Unakoti district, Amarpur, Bishalgarh, Sepahijala district and West Tripura district. It received information about women being stuck on the roofs of submerged houses in Bishalgarh, Sepahijala district.
A team of women soldiers promptly rescued the women, provided them with essential items and assisted them in reaching relief camps. Hundreds of stranded people have been evacuated across the state and medical aid is being provided to those in need.
The Assam Rifles said it is working closely with the civil administration and NDRF teams to alleviate the difficulties faced by the stranded people.
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