Pathankot/Madhopur: In a breathtaking display of courage and precision, the Indian Army Aviation Corps carried out a life-saving helicopter mission at Madhopur Headworks in Punjab, rescuing civilians and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel trapped on a building surrounded by surging floodwaters.
The incident unfolded at dawn when flood levels rose dangerously, leaving people stranded on a structure that was already showing signs of imminent collapse. Army Aviation helicopters were immediately dispatched, with pilots navigating treacherous weather and severely limited landing space.
In what officials described as a “near-impossible” maneuver, the helicopter briefly touched down on the unstable rooftop, allowing troops to evacuate all those trapped. Every individual was lifted to safety, even as the structure threatened to give way beneath the aircraft.
The full gravity of the mission became clear moments later when the very building used for the evacuation crumbled into the floodwaters — a chilling reminder of how close the operation had come to tragedy.
Army officials praised the pilots and crew for their “unparalleled skill and bravery,” noting that the rescue not only saved lives but also showcased the unflinching commitment of the armed forces to safeguard the nation, even at grave personal risk.
