Heavy snowfall, unfavourable condition; PM Modi lauds Army for carrying pregnant woman to hospital

Kashmir, January 15: Whenever people needed help, the Indian Army rose on occasion to rescue, to safeguard performing their duty with utmost professionalism. While at one end the Indian Army troop held multiple search and rescue operations for stranded tourists in Chaddar Trek, exemplifying another act of incredible bravery and commitment to help people, the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army helped a pregnant Kashmiri woman reach a hospital to deliver her baby.

 

More than 100 armed forces personnel carried Shamima, the expecting mother, on a stretcher for four hours, braving heavy snowfall. About 30 civilians joined them in their efforts to ensure that the woman, who had gone into labour, reaches the hospital in time. The security personnel were mobilised after a group of locals approached them, seeking help.

A video of the effort was uploaded on the official Twitter handle of the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army, a unit that focuses on military operations in Kashmir. In the video clip, a group of Armymen can be seen taking turns to carry the woman to the hospital. In the caption of the video, the men informed that both the mother and baby are doing well now.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the valour and professionalism of the Chinar Corps personnel who escorted a pregnant woman to a hospital through heavy snowfall in the Kashmir Valley. In a tweet appreciating the valour of the Indian Army, PM Modi said, “Our Army is known for its valour and professionalism. It is also respected for its humanitarian spirit. Whenever people have needed help, our Army has risen to the occasion and done everything possible! Proud of our Army. I pray for the good health of Shamima and her child.”

In a similar incident that took place recently, Indian Army soldiers reportedly rescued two Kashmiri civilians Tariq Iqbal and Zahoor Ahmed Khan after they were buried under snow following an avalanche. They were evacuated to a hospital for advanced medical treatment after being administered first aid.