Punjab Rains: Army Rescues Stranded CRPF Personnel, Civilians Near Madhopur Headworks, Shelter Collapses Shortly After Evacuation; Dramatic Video

Pathankot: Heavy rains have battered north India, including Punjab, for the past two to three days, throwing normal life out of gear. Due to heavy downpour, a flood-like situation has erupted in the state. Amid the inclement weather conditions, the Indian Army rescued 22 CRPF personnel and three civilians. The 25 people, including the CRPF personnel, were stranded near Madhopur Headworks (Punjab) since Tuesday.

Moments after the Indian Army completed the rescue operation, the building where the CRPF personnel and civilians had taken shelter collapsed. The dramatic visuals of the collapse also surfaced online. The rescue operation was carried out at 6 am on Wednesday by the Indian Army’s aviation helicopters.

“In a turn of events that underscores the urgency of the operation, the building where they had been sheltering collapsed shortly after their evacuation, highlighting the timeliness and precision of the rescue. This successful operation once again reflects the Indian Army’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and its ability to respond promptly in crisis situations. The synergy between the Indian Army and local authorities ensured that a potential tragedy was averted,” the Army said in a statement.

“In a swift and daring operation, the Indian Army Aviation evacuated 22 CRPF personnel along with three civilians who had been stranded near Madhopur Headworks (Punjab) since yesterday. At 6 AM today, Army Aviation helicopters were launched to carry out the rescue despite challenging conditions. All stranded individuals were safely evacuated and brought to safety,” it added.

The building was located near Madhopur Headworks in Punjab along the banks of the Ravi River. Notably, due to the rise in water levels in the Ravi, Ujh, and Jalalian rivers amid heavy showers, Madhopur Headworks has been flooded.

The flood situation in Punjab remained grim as the water level in the Sutlej, Ravi, Beas, and other rivers has risen, posing the risk of flooding in the catchment areas. Water has also been released from the Pong, Bhakra, and Ranjit Sagar dams, It added to the woes of villages in several parts of the state.