Ahmedabad air crash: Army's Southern Command mobilises troops for rescue operations
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Pune, June 12 (UNI) In the immediate aftermath of the air crash near Ahmedabad on Thursday, troops of the Indian Army from Ahmedabad Cantonment, under the aegis of Southern Command, were mobilised within minutes to respond to the emergency.
Demonstrating urgency and commitment, the troops effected a breach in a section of the cantonment boundary wall to facilitate swift ingress to the crash site.
Rescue operations were promptly launched in close coordination with the civil administration, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and other first responders.
All ranks operated shoulder to shoulder, showcasing exemplary jointmanship, unyielding resolve, and a steadfast mission-first ethos that defines the spirit of the Indian Army.
The Indian Army reaffirms its commitment to extending all possible assistance during national emergencies and calamities, said Southern Command Pune in a press statement.
Notably, the Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed tragically shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport.
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