RELENTLESS SEARCH OPERATIONS CONTINUE IN TUPUL GENERAL AREA ON 01 JUL

Relentless search operations by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Territorial Army, SDRF, and NDRF continued throughout the day at the incident site at Tupul, Manipur on 01 Jul. Mortal remains of 08 more Territorial Army personnel and 04 more civilians were recovered during the search on 01 Jul.

Through Wall Radar is being used to detect any human presence inside the mud pile. So far 13 Territorial Army personnel and 5 civilians have been safely rescued, while mortal remains of 15 Territorial Army personnel and 05 civilians have been recovered so far. Mortal remains of Territorial Army personnel are being despatched to respective home stations with full military honors. Search for 15 missing Territorial Army personnel and 29 civilians will continue unabated.

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Manipur again visited the site to encourage the personnel engaged in rescue operations. Nonstop efforts from all agencies will continue till each missing personnel is found.