- विज्ञापन -
Uttar Pradesh: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Monday rescued a family of nine from drowning in the Ganga river Uttar Pradesh.
According to the officials the family was seen calling for help after their boat was drifting uncontrollably due to strong water waves. The calls were noticed by Deputy Inspector General of NDRF, Manoj Kumar Sharma, he immediately directed the team to rescue them.
The NDRF DIG was incidentally inspecting the preparedness of the teams at Arail Ghat of the river for the Kumbh Mela 2025. According to the NDRF, a mock drill was already underway for a water emergency when an actual emergency happened.
All nine family members were rescued, showing the efficiency of the rescue operation by the force.
Speaking about the mock drill that was carried out before the family members were rescued, the NDRF DIG highlighted that they are prepared for various kinds of emergencies and rescue operations, even at night.
He also said that NDRF is fully prepared for Kumbh. You have seen this one small demonstration we put in front of you. This was a demonstration regarding what kind of challenges can we face in relation to the water emergency and how to deal with them, in which to save the drowning people.
Detailing that the team has trained people and special equipment including an underwater torch, a speed boat, and special divers, he assured people about rescue operations in case of an emergency.
