July 25, 2025
NEW DELHI – A young child trapped in flashfloods was successfully rescued by a team of officers from the Army Aviation Corps in a rescue operation undertaken in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a statement issued here on Thursday, the Army spokesperson stated that in an extraordinary display of courage and professional excellence, Col Shaurya Singh and Lt Col Abhijit Singh undertook a high-risk and daring evacuation operation to rescue a young child trapped in the devastating flash floods.
Responding swiftly to an urgent call for help, the Army helicopter pilots executed the mission at a location fraught braving inclement weather conditions with hazards, including low-hanging wires and fast-flowing floodwaters, the spokesperson said, adding the officers demonstrated exceptional flying skills and nerves of steel. They hovered the helicopter barely a foot above the surging waters, enabling the successful rescue of the stranded child.
The courageous act is a shining example of the Indian Army’s ethos of selfless service and unwavering commitment to safety and well-being of citizens. Col Shaurya Singh and Lt Col Abhijit Singh went far beyond call of duty, embodying the highest traditions of the Armed Forces, the statement read further. Their timely and heroic action not only saved a precious life but also reaffirmed the Indian Army’s role as first responders in times of crisis.