Leh Operations- Ex-servicemen pitch in Anil Jerath Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, August 8- Three special Indian Air Force planes took off from Chandigarh airport today for Leh in Jammu & Kashmir's Ladakh region that was devastated by the recent flash floods. The team consisted of 15 ex-servicemen and materials to carry out rescue and relief operations in the wake of the flash floods triggered by a massive cloudburst in the region.
Interestingly, about 30 ex-servicemen volunteered to pack their bags to the flood-affected Leh area. Fifteen of them were selected by the defence establishments involved in the rescue mission, keeping in mind their physical capabilities and age.
The ex-servicemen along with the Indian army personnel have also activated the latter’s disaster management cell for rescue operations on a war footing since the tragedy hit the cold desert mountainous region.
While the priority of the army’s relief operations is on saving lives and property, the ex-servicemen will also provide succour to those affected with food, drinking water, medicines and other relief work.
Meanwhile, three special service aircraft also carried 10 VSATs and a set of other BSNL equipment to Leh. This is being done to help restore mobile and telecom connectivity at the earliest, a defence spokesman stated.
Apart from VSATs, two INMARSAT mobile phones have been sent to the Leh district administration for meeting immediate communication requirements.
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