Web desk: The Pakistan Army has carried out a rescue operation in Daska, safely relocating dozens of members of the Sikh community to secure locations.
Floods have seriously hit most areas in Punjab, especially Sialkot, where the Pakistan Army is carrying out rescue and relief efforts in cooperation with other authorities.
In Daska, Army personnel evacuated members of the Sikh community who had been trapped by the rising waters. According to officials, nearly 80 people have been successfully rescued so far.
Members of the Sikh community praised the Pakistan Army for its timely and effective rescue efforts. Relief and assistance activities are ongoing in flood-hit areas across the province.
Sikh community expresses gratitude to Pak Army
The Sikh community expressed deep gratitude to the Pakistan Army and the Chief of Army Staff for their timely support.
In Daska, a large number of Sikh residents were trapped as floodwaters rose. Army troops quickly launched an operation, relocating them to safer locations. So far, 96 members of the Sikh community have been rescued and shifted to secure areas.
Members of the Sikh community praised the swift and effective action of the Army. “Whenever we have faced difficulties, our Pakistan Army has stood by us, for which we are grateful,” said one Sikh resident.
Another Sikh resident expressed special thanks to the Army Chief for timely rescue and relief efforts, saying that even a sacred religious book kept at Baba Guru Nanak was safeguarded, with a helicopter deployed to ensure its protection.
They further said that despite India’s “water aggression” by releasing floodwaters overnight, the morale of the community remains high. “Pakistan had given India a strong response in war, and we remain confident even in this crisis,” remarked a community member.
The Sikh residents extended their gratitude to the Government of Pakistan, the Punjab government, and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for standing with them. “Due to the Army’s prompt operation, no lives were lost. I salute their courage,” said another Sikh community member.
Kartarpur Gurdwara flooded after India releases water
The historic Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, one of the holiest sites of the Sikh faith, has been inundated by severe flooding after India released millions of cusecs of water into rivers flowing towards Pakistan.
Local reports said floodwaters have surrounded the Gurdwara complex, submerging its boundary walls and nearby areas.
It has been estimated that about 200-300 individuals are currently trapped in Kartarpur because of the deteriorating conditions. Pakistan Army, hand in hand with the local administration, has deployed rescue and relief missions to ensure safety.
Security forces are involved in the evacuations, first responder activities, and transportation of families to safe grounds.
These floods have caused grave concern among the international Sikh community, given that Kartarpur has huge religious and cultural relevance.
Pakistan Army relief operations in flood-hit areas
In Sialkot and Wazirabad, where a large population has been badly affected by the floods, Pakistan Army relief efforts are underway. Troops are using boats to relocate stranded residents to safe areas.
Along with rescuing the elderly, women, and children, army personnel are also distributing relief supplies to affected families.
The district administration and Rescue 1122 teams are working alongside the Army in the ongoing operations. Officials said the Army continues to stand firmly with the people during this challenging time.
In Lahore Division, around 50 Army officers and soldiers are actively taking part in rescue and relief activities.
Meanwhile, in Kasur, the evacuation of flood-hit residents is in progress. Twenty-one rescue and relief camps have been set up in coordination with the civil administration.
Nearly 10,000 people, along with their livestock, have so far been shifted from 72 villages to safer locations, with arrangements also made for essential medical care.
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