Video: Landslide-ravaged Wayanad residents bid emotional farewell to Army, dogs
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The Indian Army, along with their canine units, received a heartfelt farewell from the residents of Wayanad, Kerala, after they completed a 10-day rescue operation following devastating landslides.
The soldiers were greeted with chants of Bharat Mata ki Jai and Indian Army ki Jai as they prepared to depart.
The landslides, which occurred on July 30 in Chooralmala and Mundakkai, claimed nearly 400 lives and caused extensive damage.
Army appreciation
Army's bravery, selflessness appreciated by Kochi defence pro
The Kochi Defence PRO expressed deep appreciation for the bravery and selflessness displayed by the soldiers during the rescue operations.
"We are deeply grateful to our brave heroes who risked everything during the landslide rescue operations... Your courage and sacrifice won't be forgotten," the Kochi Defence PRO wrote on X.
The soldiers of the 122 Infantry Battalion of the Territorial Army were also felicitated by teachers and staff of Mount Tabor School, where they had been accommodated during their mission.
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Watch the farewell video here
#WayanadLandslide
— PRO Defence Kochi (@DefencePROkochi) August 8, 2024
Watch | Emotional send-off to #IndianArmy personnel from people of all walks of life at #Wayanad.
Grateful for our brave heroes who risked everything during the landslide #RescueOps.
Your courage & sacrifice won't be forgotten…#WeCare🇮🇳@giridhararamane pic.twitter.com/u2csEIo5r7
Rehabilitation plans
Kerala CM pledges world-class rehabilitation for affected areas
Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has pledged world-class rehabilitation for the affected areas.
"We will ensure world-class rehabilitation. Our goal is to implement a resettlement model that can serve as an example for the nation and the world," he stated at a press conference on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also scheduled to visit Wayanad on August 10 in response to the Kerala government's request to treat the landslides as a "national or severe disaster."