By Our Correspondent
Lucknow/Kushinagar: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath consistently reassures residents that the state government stands firmly with them during times of crisis and that they need not worry. This commitment was exemplified by the Kushinagar district administration late Wednesday night.
In a remarkable display of bravery, the Kushinagar district administration rescued four individuals who were trapped in the rapidly rising waters of the Badi Gandak River in Khadda tehsil. Despite the dark conditions and strong current, the team executed a swift and successful rescue operation, saving everyone.
Highlights
- Administrations carried out 40-minute operation on Wednesday night to save the lives
- Rescue operation was carried out with great effort by the District Magistrate, ADM FR, Khadda SDM, and SDRF
- In 2003, 16 people lost their lives at this very location due to the strong current
The villagers have praised the district administration for their swift and effective response. It’s worth noting that in 2003, 16 people lost their lives at this very location due to similar strong currents.
According to Relief Commissioner GS Naveen, “At 8 pm on Wednesday, Kushinagar District Magistrate Umesh Mishra reported that Khadda Tehsil SDM Rishabh Pundir and ADM FR Vaibhav Mishra had informed him of a boat capsizing due to sudden strong currents in the Badi Gandak River. Four people were stranded in the strong currents near the Punihava Bridge.”
He added that District Magistrate Umesh Mishra requested permission for a nighttime rescue operation. Permission was granted promptly, and the SDRF commandant was instructed to carry out the operation.
ADM FR Vaibhav Mishra reported that upon receiving permission for the operation, the SDRF team arrived at the scene. However, due to the intense darkness, the SDRF initially indicated their inability to proceed with the rescue. Lighting was quickly arranged, allowing the rescue operation to begin.
ADM FR Vaibhav Mishra, SDM Khadda Rishabh Pundir, and the SDRF team demonstrated exceptional bravery and, after considerable effort, successfully rescued all four individuals trapped in the fast-moving water within just 40 minutes. Following the rescue, the individuals underwent medical checkups and, after receiving clearance from doctors, were transported home by car.
District Magistrate Umesh Mishra revealed that all four individuals trapped in the strong current of the Badi Gandak River were residents of Bihar. He explained that they had gone fishing in the river late at night when the flow suddenly increased, causing their boat to overturn.
They got stranded near the Punihava Bridge due to the strong current. Upon receiving information from the villagers, SDM Khadda Rishabh Pundir informed ADM FR Vaibhav Mishra at 8 pm. The rescue operation commenced immediately, and all four were successfully rescued within 40 minutes.
ADM FR Vaibhav Mishra identified the individuals as Rajkumar Sahani, Bhuwali Sahani, Subhash Sahani, and Shailesh Kumar, all from Bagah Narayanpur Ghat in Bihar. After the rescue, they were given medical checkups and subsequently transported home by car.
