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The Army today launched large-scale rescue operations, OPERATION ‘IMDAD’ in aid of the earthquake affected in J&K.
A total of 19 Army personnel have also lost their lives while 14 are reported missing and several injured. Despite casualties to own troops and damage to buildings and other structures, the Army swung into action almost immediately after the quake struck the region.
Army is providing relief in Uri, Rampur, Baramullah, Naogaon, Tanghdhar, Poonch and other areas. Civilians are being providing medical aid at Camps established in Uri and Poonch and other areas. Tentage accommodation has also been established at these locations.
Civilians are being provided rations, medicines and blankets. Army’s Patrols have been dispatched with medical staff to the remote areas also.
Army is utilizing helicopters of IAF to move doctors and medical teams to the affected regions and to evacuate the seriously injured. Over 20 seriously injured civilians have been evacuated to Srinagar for medical aid from Uri alone.
Army’s Engineer Task forces have been deployed to clear landslides and debris. The road to Uri from Barammulah was cleared of roadblocks by early afternoon today.
Joint Control Rooms have been established with civil Administration and Police at Sri Nagar, Baramullah and Uri.
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