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The NDRF crew from Pakyong airport reached Chaten by helicopters at 8am and began a search and rescue operation together with military and police
A view of particles after landslides triggered by heavy rains hit the Theeng and Chungthang areas. (ANI picture)
A 23-member crew of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reached Chaten on Tuesday the place the police and armed forces had been finishing up search operations. Three our bodies had been discovered on Monday.
“The NDRF team from Pakyong airport reached Chaten by helicopters at 8am and started a search and rescue operation along with army and police,” mentioned Arun Thatal, sub-divisional officer of Chungthang in Mangan district.
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A press release issued by the Sikkim authorities on Tuesday morning mentioned, “In response to the ongoing disaster in North Sikkim, two V-5 helicopters landed at Pakyong Greenfield Airport, deploying teams from the NDRF. The NDRF units are equipped with satellite phones and essential emergency equipment.”
It additionally mentioned that the primary sortie of the day, comprising 23 NDRF personnel geared up with important provides, has efficiently proceeded in direction of Chaten from Pakyong Greenfield Airport.
“The deployment aims to bolster on-ground efforts in the remote region, where access has been severely hampered due to recent natural disruptions. The teams will aid in evacuation, rescue and the establishment of temporary communication lines to assist affected residents,” the discharge mentioned.
“Authorities have issued directives to explore alternate foot-access routes and assess the feasibility of helipad operations, depending on prevailing weather conditions. Efforts are made to reach isolated communities and ensure timely aid,” it added.
According to police, these lacking are Lt Col Pritpal Sandhu, his spouse Squadron Leader (retd) Arati B Sandhu and their daughter Amaria Sandhu, Subedar Dharamveer Singh, Sepoy Sainudheen PK and Sepoy Sunilal Muchahary.”
The three useless have been recognized as Havildar Lakhwindar Singh, Lance Naik Munish Thakur and porter Abhishek Lakhada.
“Roads leading to the affected area in Chaten are all closed as some bridges have been washed away by rivers. There is no mobile connectivity and police personnel from Lachen police station somehow managed to reach the spot on foot. The army and the police were carrying out rescue operations,” Sonam Detchu Bhutia, superintendent of police Mangan in North Sikkim, had mentioned on Monday.
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