Pune, July 9 (UNI) The 5th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Pune, has rescued nine persons alive from the debris of a collapsed building in Moshi during a night-long rescue operation.
According to local residents, a few more persons are still suspected to be trapped beneath the debris. Search and rescue operations are continuing with full intensity using specialised rescue equipment and technical search methods. Every effort is being made to locate and rescue the remaining victims at the earliest.
Under the guidance of S. B. Singh, Commandant, 5th Battalion, NDRF, and the on-site supervision of Pravin Dhat, Assistant Commandant, NDRF personnel have been working in close coordination with the local administration and all concerned agencies to ensure a swift and effective response.
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