PM Modi interacts with those involved in Deoghar rescue operation
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra 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 in which at least five people lost their lives.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was among those present on the occasion.
"This is an example of a well-coordinated operation, he added. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi disaster management transcended earlier relief-based approach to emphasis on preventing the loss of lives," Shah said.
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.
The Prime Minister noted the recognition and image that NDRF has carved for itself through their courage and hard work.
Om Prakash Goswami, Inspector/GD, NDRF narrated the details of operations to the Prime Minister.
PM Modi asked Om Prakash how he handled the emotional aspect of the distress situation.
The Prime Minister said that the courage of NDRF is recognized by the entire country.
He noted the resilience of the passengers who showed patience and courage and 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. ‘SabkaPrayas’ played a major role in this operation also," he added.
He expressed condolences to 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 learn meticulously for future use.
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