Rescue operations are currently ongoing in Arunachal Pradesh after two tragic incidents occurred on Friday evening. Five Army personnel went missing when a flash flood struck an Army camp in the Dibang Valley. In a separate event, four road construction workers lost their lives due to a landslide in the Upper Subansiri district. Both incidents were triggered by heavy rainfall in the region, prompting rescue teams to mobilize in remote areas to search for the missing individuals and assist those affected.
Police and emergency teams join operation
Seven soldiers were caught in the sudden surge of water. Rescue teams managed to bring two of them to safety, while five others could not be located and remain missing. The Army has started a search operation in the area. Two dedicated teams from the 5th Grenadier are taking part in the effort and are being supported by other security and emergency agencies. A State Disaster Response Force team from Pasighat is being sent to Anini to strengthen the rescue effort. Officials are coordinating the agencies involved as teams continue to look for the missing soldiers. Personnel from Nacho Police Station have been deployed at the landslide site. Fire and Emergency Services teams from Daporijo are also taking part in the search and recovery work. Teams remain focused on locating the five missing Army personnel and completing the recovery operation at the landslide site.
Officials said all agencies involved are being coordinated to carry out search, rescue and recovery operations.
