Two army shelters were washed away due to floods following heavy rains in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley. Five soldiers are missing in the accident, including Vinod Yadav of Auraiya. Army rescue teams are busy searching.
Auraiya: Flood caused by heavy rains in Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh has affected the army camp. Five soldiers went missing after two shelters were washed away by the strong flow of water. These include Vinod Yadav of Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh. Army rescue teams are searching for the missing soldiers, while their relatives are hopeful of their safe return.
Flood water enters army camp after heavy rain
There was flash flood in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh after heavy rains on Friday evening. The flow of water was so strong that two shelters of 5th Grenadier built in Pashupani Army Camp area were washed away.
Seven soldiers were present around the shelter at the time of the accident. All the soldiers were affected by the strong current of flood. Army teams immediately started the rescue operation and two soldiers were rescued safely. However, the five soldiers have not been traced yet.
Vinod Yadav of Auraiya among the missing soldiers
Vinod Yadav, resident of village Sarai Amilia of Ajitmal area of Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh is also among the missing soldiers. There is an atmosphere of worry in the family after receiving information about his disappearance.
According to the relatives, they got information about Vinod Yadav's disappearance late on Saturday evening. Since then, the family is in constant touch with army officials and is getting information related to the rescue operation.
Even in the village, people are praying for the safe return of Vinod Yadav. The family hopes that the army's relief and rescue teams will find them safely soon.
Rescue operation continues in inaccessible area
The army has deployed two rescue teams to search for the missing soldiers. Teams are continuously conducting search operations in and around the flood affected area.
Due to Dibang Valley being a hilly and inaccessible area, there are many challenges in the rescue operation. Due to heavy rain and rising water, rescue teams have to proceed with caution.
Army teams are searching for soldiers at possible places. The water flow and weather conditions around the incident site are also being monitored.
The family hopes for the safe return of the soldier.
After the news of Vinod Yadav's disappearance, his relatives and village people are continuously praying for his safety. The family is keeping an eye on the army's rescue operation.
At present, the search for the five missing soldiers is going on. Further information regarding the results of the rescue operation being conducted by the army and the condition of the soldiers is awaited.