{
  "id": 3753211,
  "title": "UP Sends SDRF, PAC Teams To Nepal For Rescue Of Stranded Citizens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/up-sends-sdrf-pac-teams-to-nepal-for-rescue-of-stranded-citizens",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T14:27:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/up-sends-sdrf-pac-teams-to-nepal-for-rescue-of-stranded-citizens"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lucknow, August 27: In response to the floods and natural disaster in Nepal, the Uttar Pradesh Government has taken charge, following the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to safeguard the state's citizens. Relief and rescue teams, along with essential resources, have been activated to evacuate Uttar Pradesh residents stranded in Nepal and offer immediate aid. The Control Room of the Relief Commissioner's Office is continuously monitoring the situation in the districts that border Nepal.\n\nThe Yogi Government has deployed a single platoon of SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) for the relief and rescue operation in Nepal. This platoon consists of 32 personnel. Additionally, 22 personnel from the 26th Battalion of PAC (Paramilitary Forces) have also been sent to Nepal. The government is prepared to deploy extra forces and resources as needed, ensuring no shortage in delivering relief to the affected individuals.\n\nTo enhance the effectiveness of the rescue operation in flood-affected areas, four rubber boats are already stationed at the site. An aluminum boat will be transported to Nepal alongside another SDRF platoon. Preparations for relief and rescue operations are underway in the Sindhuriya area. The UP government's primary focus is on safely evacuating stranded citizens and ensuring that immediate assistance reaches those in need.\n\nContinuous monitoring of the floods in Nepal and the overall situation there is being carried out. Family members of Uttar Pradesh citizens stranded in Nepal can seek information or assistance by contacting 1070.",
  "summary": "Lucknow, August 27: Amid the floods and natural disaster in Nepal, the Uttar Pradesh Government has taken charge, on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to ensure the safety of citizens of the state. The government has activated relief and rescue teams along with necessary resources to safely evacuate Uttar Pradesh citizens stranded in Nepal and provide them with immediate…",
  "key_points": [
    "Uttar Pradesh Government launches rescue operation for citizens in Nepal.",
    "32 SDRF personnel and 22 PAC troops deployed for relief efforts.",
    "Rubber and aluminum boats stationed for flood-affected rescue operations."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}