Army rescues snake-bite victim amid flood havoc in Amritsar

September 5, 2025

In yet another display of courage and commitment, the Indian Army’s Vajra Corps has saved the life of a 60-year-old man bitten by a snake in flood-ravaged Amritsar district on Friday.

The dramatic rescue took place under ‘Operation Raahat’ in the Panther Division, which has been at the forefront of flood-relief efforts.

Sharing details of the operation, the official Vajra Corps handle posted on X, “OpRAAHAT: Care with Compassion. In flood-hit Gonewala, Amritsar District, Panther Division swiftly evacuated a 60-year-old snake-bite victim, gave first aid & saved a precious life at Ramdas.”

🇮🇳 #OpRAAHAT | Care with Compassion
In flood-hit #Gonewala, #AmritsarDistrict — #PantherDivision swiftly evacuated a 60-year-old snake-bite victim, gave first aid & saved a precious life at #Ramdas.
Every life saved rekindles hope.

🇮🇳 #OpRAAHAT | संवेदना के साथ देखभाल
बाढ़… pic.twitter.com/LUyXtvE3Q8

— VajraCorps_IndianArmy (@VajraCorps_IA) September 5, 2025

The ongoing relief mission, codenamed Operation Raahat, has seen the Indian Army work tirelessly to assist local administration in saving lives and minimising damage.

The Panther Division has been engaged in round-the-clock operations, rescuing stranded villagers, providing urgent medical care, and supplying food and essentials to cut-off areas.

This latest rescue highlights the growing health risks faced by residents of Punjab’s flood-affected regions, where snake sightings and bites have become more frequent due to rising water levels displacing wildlife. The Army’s swift response ensured the victim received immediate first aid and was stabilized in time.