Army officer earns love of Assam flood victims after saving over 100 lives
Express News Service
GUWAHATI: Captain Rupam Das is an instance of service earlier than self. Even because the members of his household are battling the devastating Assam floods and stranded at dwelling, the younger Assamese Army officer saved over 100 lives. He hails from Pathshala within the state.
“During flood rescue operations, certain heartwarming stories came to light. One such story is that of Captain Rupam Das. During flood rescue operations by the Army, the dedicated officer saved over a hundred lives in spite of his family members being stranded,” the Army mentioned in an announcement on Sunday.
“His action is an exceptional example of selfless service to humanity and the nation. Such inspiring acts manifest exceptional human values and strong military grooming and displays the foundational qualities of the youth of the nation,” the assertion added.
The Army had joined the Assam flood rescue operations 4 days in the past. Fourteen composite columns rescued over 4,500 folks, together with sufferers, aged folks and kids, in seven districts. Meanwhile, the flood scenario within the state remained unchanged.
Eight extra individuals died – 5 in floods and three in landslides – on Sunday which took the dying toll to 70. Over 37.17 lakh folks in 30 of the state’s 35 districts have been affected.
The Northeast Frontier Railway cancelled numerous trains after the floodwaters inundated tracks at some locations. The Kaziranga National Park was additionally partially submerged. A complete of 44 of its 223 camps have been beneath water, official sources mentioned.
In Dibrugarh of higher Assam, 4 individuals have been reported lacking on Sunday after a rustic boat capsized on the flooded Brahmaputra. There have been altogether 9 individuals and the 5 others managed to swim to security.
Apart from Assam, Meghalaya has been badly affected by floods and landslides.
