Indian Army Requisitioned for Relief Operations in Pune

Indian Army Requisitioned for Relief Operations in Pune

Indian Army Requisitioned for Relief Operations in Pune

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Pune 25th July : In response to incessant rainfall that has inundated low-lying areas of Pune, a rescue and relief column of the Army has been dispatched to Ekta Nagar, Pune following a requisition from the civil administration. The Army column comprises infantry troops, an engineer task force, and medical personnel, fully equipped with rescue boats and essential healthcare services to assist the affected people, ensuring prompt and effective support.

Additional Army columns have also been kept on standby, prepared to be deployed at short notice as the situation develops. The Southern Command of the Indian Army is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the civil administration and other government agencies.

The request for Army assistance was received on 25 July 2024. Accordingly, the task force was proactively dispatched to the affected area. The column has an approximate strength of 95 personnel, fully equipped with troops from the Infantry unit, Engineer Regiment, medical teams from military hospitals, and other specialized elements. Army personnel are fully involved in the rescue and relief effort. The Indian Air Force is also on standby for any likely contingencies. The Indian Armed Forces are fully prepared and equipped to assist the civil administration.

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