MP Minister Airlifted After Trying Flood Rescue on Boat
State Home Minister Narottam Mishra who had gone to help people stranded at a flooded area in the state, himself got stuck and he had to be airlifted.
Madhya Pradesh State Home Minister Narottam Mishra had gone to help people stranded in flood at the Datia district. He was doing a survey of the flooded area on a boat of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and he was along with a few rescue workers to supervise rescue operations and relief camps. The place was fully flooded. They then saw that 9 people were stranded on a roof, surrounded by water. The house except for the terrace was completely submerged. On seeing them, Mr Mishra managed to reach the people, despite high winds and choppy water. Just before the minister could make arrangements for rescuing the stranded people, a tree broke off and fell on the boat, after which the motor couldn't start. Soon, Mr Mishra sent messages to government officials after which a helicopter of the Indian Air Force was sent to rescue him.
The minister first ensured that all the stranded people were rescued and after that the IAF personnel lowered a rope by which Mr Mishra was safely pulled up. There were videos of the minister - in a white kurta and black jacket - grabbing the rescue line dropped from the hovering helicopter firmly and swaying in the wind.
