Wed Jan 08 13:41:22 UTC 2025: ## Indian Navy Rescues Trapped Miners in Assam
**Visakhapatnam, January 8, 2025** – A specialized Indian Navy team from Visakhapatnam successfully participated in a crucial rescue operation in Umrangso, Assam, rescuing miners trapped in a remote industrial town. The team, consisting of one officer and eleven sailors including highly trained Clearance Divers, responded to an urgent request for assistance.
Equipped with advanced deep-diving gear and underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), the Navy team worked in close coordination with the Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local authorities to ensure a swift and effective rescue. A press release issued Wednesday highlighted the team’s expertise and preparedness for the challenging operation.
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