New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Country is proud that we have a skilled force in the form of our armed forces, Air Force, ITBP, NDRF and police personnel, that has capability to protect citizen in the time of distress. Deoghar rescue operation was a reflection of sensitivity, resourcefulness and courage, and Sabka Prayas played a major role in this operation, said PM.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with the rescue operation teams on Wednesday, he said the country applauds the heroic efforts of all those involved in the over 40 hour-long rescue operation following the ropeway mishap in Jharkhand. Three persons died while several others were injured after stranded cable cars hung midair near the Trikut Hills in Deoghar.

The accident took place after the cable cars collided on Sunday, leading to a massive rescue operation that lasted till Tuesday. Virtually interacting with the personnel involved in the rescue mission from the IAF, ITBP and NDRF, for three days, round the clock, you completed a difficult rescue operation and saved the lives of many people of the country.  For three days, round the clock, you completed a difficult rescue operation and saved the lives of many countrymen. I also consider it to be the grace of Baba Vaidyanath ji, he said.

A total goosebump moment. @IAF_MCC team rescuing stranded citizens at Deoghar ropeway in Jharkhand epitomises bravery & duty.
Our jawans truly are a cut above the rest. pic.twitter.com/hKlWcjw3jm

— Vijayasai Reddy V (@VSReddy_MP) April 12, 2022

The NDRF Inspector Om Prakash Goswami narrated the details of operations to the Prime Minister while IAF Group Captain Y.K. Kandalkar informed about the Air Force operation during the crisis. The Prime Minister noted the skills of the pilots navigating the helicopter so near the wires whereas Sergeant Pankaj Kumar Rana of the IAF explained the role of Garud commandos in rescuing the passengers in the adverse conditions of the cable car and amid the distress of the passengers, including children and women. Modi praised the extraordinary courage of the Air Force personnel.

ITBP Sub-Inspector Anant Pandey explained the role of his forces in the operation and how they raised the morale of the stranded passengers. The Deoghar Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantari explained to Modi about the details of local coordination of the operation and how morale of the passengers was maintained till the arrival of the Air Force. He also provided the details of multi-agency coordination and channels of communication and also thanked Modi for the timely help.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, Secretary MHA, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff, DG NDRF, DG ITBP were among those present during the virtual interaction. Shah also complimented those involved in the rescue operation and said this was an example of a well-coordinated operation.