SILIGURI, Oct 5 : Responding swiftly to an emergency evacuation request from the neighbouring nation of Bhutan, the Indian Army today launched two helicopters from its Siliguri base to undertake a critical rescue mission in the Phuentsholing area, a border district of Bhutan, closed to West Bengal’s northern district of Alipurduar.
Amidst unprecedented floods triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, incessant rainfall led to the swelling of the Torsa River, inundating vast areas across West Bengal and Bhutan, a defence communique said.
” Responding swiftly to an emergency evacuation request on October 5, 2025, the Indian Army launched two helicopters from Sevoke Road Aviation Base to undertake a critical rescue mission in the Phuentsholing area of Bhutan.” it added.
Braving marginal weather conditions and low visibility, the Army Aviation pilots conducted an aerial reconnaissance before skillfully landing in challenging terrain to evacuate stranded civilians
to safety. a senior military official remarked.
“The Indian Army remains ever ready to assist civil authorities in times of crisis. This operation reflects our deep commitment to humanitarian values and the enduring friendship between India
and Bhutan.”
The successful mission highlights the Indian Army’s commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, exemplifying its ethos of Service Before Self while further strengthening bilateral cooperation and goodwill between the two nations.
(UNI)
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