'Nation proud of its capable forces': PM Modi lauds personnel involved in rescue ops of Jharkhand ropeway incident
PM Modi interacted with personnel of IAF, Indian Army, NDRF, ITBP, local administration and civil society who were involved with rescue operations at Deoghar involving the cable car accident.
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New Delhi, April 14: “Country is proud that we have a skilled force in the form of our armed forces, Air Force, ITBP, NDRF and police personnel, that has capability to protect citizen in the time of distress”, PM Narendra Modi praised the personnel who were involved in rescue operations of Jharkhand ropeway incident.
PM Modi on Wednesday interacted with personnel of IAF, Indian Army, NDRF, ITBP, local administration and civil society who were involved with rescue operations at Deoghar involving the cable car accident. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, MP Nishikant Dubey, Secretary MHA, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff, DG NDRF, DG ITBP were among those present on the occasion.
Shah complimented those involved in the rescue. "This is an example of a well-coordinated operation", he said. "Today there is an integrated set up at every level to react and protect lives all the time. NDRF, SDRF, Armed forces, ITBP Police and local administration worked in exemplary coordination in the operation," Shah added.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister praised the rescue teams and offered condolence to the families of the bereaved. “Country is proud that we have a skilled force in the form of our armed forces, Air Force, ITBP, NDRF and police personnel, that has capability to protect citizen in the time of distress”, he said. “For three days, round the clock, you completed a difficult rescue operation and saved the lives of many countrymen. I also consider it to be the grace of Baba Vaidyanath ji”, he added.
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The Prime Minister noted the resilience of the passengers who showed patience and courage. He specially commended the local citizens for their dedication and sense of service. Modi congratulated the passengers who were saved. “This crisis has once again made it clear that whenever any calamity strikes the nation, we put up a united front against the challenge and come out victorious. ‘Sabka Prayas’ played a major role in this operation also”, Modi said.
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He expressed condolences for the affected families and prayed for the recovery of the injured. He concluded by requesting all those involved in the operation to document the details and learning meticulously for future use.
