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IAF Helicopter Rescues 14 Stranded by Bomjir River Flooding

The morning operation at the district commissioner’s request reunited evacuees with their families after continuous heavy rainfall swelled the river.

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Overview

  • Fourteen individuals trapped by rising water levels in the Bomjir River were airlifted to safety on the morning of June 1.
  • Tinsukia District Commissioner Swapneel Paul activated an IAF helicopter after continuous rainfall rendered river crossings impassable.
  • District and Arunachal Pradesh officials coordinated the operation under the supervision of Sadiya Revenue Circle Officer Jaydeep Rajak.
  • Rescue crews airlifted 13 residents of Tinsukia district and one person from Arunachal Pradesh.
  • All evacuees were safely returned home after the successful operation.