IAF helicopter rescues 7 people caught between floods for over 34 hrs in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua
At least 7 people were stranded between two streams of Ujh river in Kathua district for almost 34 hours before they were evacuated by the IAF.
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IAF helicopter rescues 7 people caught between floods for over 34 hrs in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua
JAMMU: Security forces Thursday acted swiftly to save 34 stranded people from drowning in different water bodies in Jammu region where major rivers and streams are in spate due to incessant rains over the past three days.
Seven people from Dhaloti in Kathua district, 8 people from Gursai area of Poonch district, four at Khanetar-Salotri area, also in Poonch, and 15 mini-bus passengers were stranded in Jammu district were those who were rescued by security forces.
An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter rescued at least 7 people, almost 34 hours after they got stranded between two streams of Ujh river in Kathua district, Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand said told PTI. Following receipt of a message that the seven civilians were trapped, he said an Indian Air Force helicopter of MI-17 Helicopter unit at Jammu was immediately pressed into service to rescue them.
"The helicopter, captained by Wing Commander Mukul Khare and squadron leader Vinay Padaki, reached over the rescue…
