SIKKIM: In the wake of a devastating flash flood that swept through the Teesta River basin in Sikkim, a harrowing situation has unfolded as an Indian Army jawan hailing from Assam's Baksa district remains missing. Army sources confirmed the distressing news on Thursday, shedding light on the plight of Mitul Kalita, a dedicated craftsman serving in the Indian Army's technical department.
Mitul Kalita, a resident of Alipurduar who had been on official duty in Sikkim, was one of 22 soldiers who went missing amid the catastrophic flood on Wednesday. His anxious family, residing in the Anandabazar area of the district, has been desperately attempting to establish contact with him, but as of now, they have received no information about his whereabouts. According to defense sources, the family has been informed of Kalita's status, and search operations are currently underway to locate him and the other missing soldiers affected by the sudden deluge.
The Indian Army's unwavering commitment to locating the 22 missing soldiers is evident through their ongoing search and rescue operations. Furthermore, the troops of the Trishakti Corps have extended their helping hands by providing crucial medical aid and restoring telephone connectivity to civilians and tourists stranded in the regions of Chungthang, Lachung, and Lachen in North Sikkim.
The search and rescue mission, spearheaded by the dedicated troops of the Trishakti Corps, remains in full swing as they tirelessly strive to trace the whereabouts of the missing soldiers. Their relentless efforts also include the arduous task of unearthing vehicles submerged beneath the slush at Burdang, near Singtam. The search has now shifted its focus downstream along the Teesta River.
Amid the tragedy, a glimmer of hope emerged when one of the initially reported 23 missing persons was miraculously found alive on the evening of October 4th. The families of the missing individuals have been contacted and informed of the ongoing situation.
In the midst of these challenging circumstances, it's worth noting that all other Indian Army personnel stationed in Sikkim and North Bengal remain safe. However, they face significant communication disruptions, preventing them from reaching out to their concerned family members. The situation is being closely monitored as authorities strive to restore normalcy in the affected areas and reunite families torn apart by this tragic event.
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