Search for 5 army personnel who went missing in Arunachal flash flood continues
The flash flood struck Pasu Pani, around 25km beyond Mipi Circle, at about 4.30pm after a major stream suddenly swelled and inundated the surrounding area
Five army personnel went missing after a flash flood struck Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley district on Friday, and their search continues on Monday for the third consecutive day, according to the state disaster management department. The flood occurred around 4.30pm near Pasu Pani, 25km beyond Mipi Circle, when a major stream suddenly swelled and submerged the surrounding area, including two shelters of the 5th Grenadiers at the Pasu Pani Army Camp.
Superintendent of police Pankaj Kumar reported that seven army personnel were caught in the floodwaters, with two successfully rescued. The missing personnel are identified as Havaldar Upendar, Kundan, Vinod, Aditya, and Samunda. A joint search operation involving various agencies, including the army, ITBP, Arunachal Pradesh police, SDRF, NDRF, GREF, and local volunteers, is currently underway to locate the five missing personnel.
The search teams are scouring the Pasu Pani area and downstream stretches, but have not found any trace of the missing personnel yet. Dibang Valley, which borders China, is prone to landslides, flash floods, and disruptions in road connectivity during the monsoon due to its challenging mountainous terrain and heavy rainfall. Despite the difficult terrain and challenging weather conditions, the search operation is persisting, as stated by the officials.
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