Homeland Security

Chairman COSC & CAS visits Flood Affected J&K to oversee Relief and Rescue Operations
Star Rating Loader Please wait...
Issue Net Edition | Date : 17 Sep , 2014

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) reviewing flood situation from an Indian Air Force (IAF) MI-17 helicopter during his visit to Srinagar in J&K.

The Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff (CAS)  Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha visited the flood affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir, today and carried out aerial recce of both north and south Kashmir.

The Air Chief Marshal took stock of the relief and rescue operations being carried out by the Armed Forces.  He was extremely satisfied with the team work and joint operations being carried out by Army, Navy, Air Force and NDRF  and trying their best to restore conditions back to normalcy.

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, COSC and CAS calling on Hon’ble Chief Minister of J&K Mr. Omar Abdullah at Hari Niwas during his visit to Srinagar.

During his visit, the Air Chief was received by Air Commodore B Balachandran, Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Air Force Station, Srinagar.  The majority of relief operations have been launched and carried out from Air Force Station Srinagar.  He then met Lieutenant General Subrata Saha, Commander 15 Corps at Badami Bagh Cantt.  He also called on Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah at Hari Niwas and Hon’ble Governor  Shri NN Vohra at Raj Bhawan.

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, COSC and CAS calling on Hon’ble Governor of J&K, Shri NN Vohra during his visit to Srinagar.

The Air Chief Marshal was extremely happy with all the Air Force stations that pitched in all effort day and night to rescue and provide relief to flood victims.  The Air Chief said “that the operations will continue till the time there is a requirement and we are here to help the people, Nation and Government in rescue and relief in time of need.”  He interacted with the station personnel of Srinagar and Awantipur and said that every air warrior “had done their bit including the support services”.  It was one of the biggest and challenging helicopter and transport operation carried out in the past one week in one of the most challenging circumstances of difficult terrain, inclement weather, flying at a varying altitude and unprecedented bird activity.  He said that an outstanding effort was put in by all personnel of Indian Air Force (IAF) carrying out day and night operations to offload and disperse relief material.

The Air Chief also visited the No. 3 Rapid Air Medical Team (RAMT) and found it well established and equipped Mobile Critical Care Centre for flood victims.  He interacted with the Commandos who were involved in these operations and had rescued a number of people.

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chairman COSC and CAS appreciating the IAF Garud commandos for relentless efforts being carried out during relief and rescue operations in flood affected J&K at Air Force Station Awantipur during his visit to Srinagar.

Rate this Article
Star Rating Loader Please wait...
The views expressed are of the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policies of the Indian Defence Review.

About the Author

More by the same author

Post your Comment

2000characters left