Operation Rahat Brings Life to the families in flooded villages.
GURDASPUR / AMRITSAR: In the flood-ravaged plains of Punjab, where swollen rivers have swallowed homes and washed away livelihoods, the olive green has once again turned into a lifeline.
The Army’s Panther Division has swung into action in Gurdaspur and Ajnala, pulling out marooned families, carrying the injured to safety, and delivering food, water, and medicines right up to people’s doorsteps.
For villagers stranded on rooftops and farmers watching their fields go under, the sight of soldiers wading chest-deep through muddy waters has become a ray of hope.
“Our homes may be broken, but the Army gave us courage. They brought milk for children, carried the elderly on their shoulders, and saved many lives,” said Paramjit Kaur of Ajnala, her voice trembling as she recalled the moment a rescue boat reached her family.
From makeshift medical camps to distribution of relief material, soldiers are working round the clock. Army doctors have been treating snakebites, waterborne infections, and injuries, while engineers are restoring connectivity in cut-off villages.
The operation, aptly named #OperationRahat, has gone beyond rescue to rebuild trust and morale. “Service before self is not just a motto—it’s what drives us,” said an Army officer on ground, requesting anonymity.
As Punjab reels under the fury of nature, it is the grit of uniformed men and women that’s keeping hope afloat. #OpRAHAT #PunjabFloods #ArmyFloodRelief #IAWithThePeople #SavingLives #ServiceBeforeSelf