[PIB] The Armed Forces are continuing with rescue and relief operations in flash flood-hit Leh-Ladakh. The IAF flew one IL-76 transport aircraft and three Cheetah Helicopters, airlifting 6 tons relief materials, two bodies of deceased personnel and one passenger yesterday. So far the Air Force has airlifted over 361 tons of relief material and equipment and flown 826 passengers in 244 sorties.
Nineteen columns of the Army also continue to render rescue and relief operations on the ground. 150 Civilians have been provided meals at the Government Degree College, Leh. 230 civilians and 120 children have also been provided meals at Choglamsar Relief Camp. To improve connectivity in the region, Army troops are assisting Border Roads Organisation in construction and repair of Hunuthang – Handonbrooke road.
The Army has lost 23 soldiers, including three JCOs in the flash-flood. Twelve Army personnel are still missing.
Nineteen columns of the Army also continue to render rescue and relief operations on the ground. 150 Civilians have been provided meals at the Government Degree College, Leh. 230 civilians and 120 children have also been provided meals at Choglamsar Relief Camp. To improve connectivity in the region, Army troops are assisting Border Roads Organisation in construction and repair of Hunuthang – Handonbrooke road.
The Army has lost 23 soldiers, including three JCOs in the flash-flood. Twelve Army personnel are still missing.
Hamid / RAJ
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