Sun Oct 05 12:10:04 UTC 2025: ## Indian Army Rescues Construction Workers Stranded in Bhutan Floods
**NEW DELHI – October 5, 2025 (10:48 PM IST)** – The Indian Army successfully conducted a rescue operation in Phuentsholing, Bhutan, today, airlifting three construction workers to safety after devastating floods swept through the region. Incessant rainfall, a result of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, caused the Torsa river to overflow, inundating vast areas of West Bengal and Bhutan.
Responding to an emergency request from the Royal Bhutan Army, the Indian Army launched two helicopters from the Sevoke Road Aviation Base around 12:55 PM. The workers, employed by Rigsar Construction Pvt. Ltd., were stranded in the flood-affected area. Initial reports indicated two workers were missing.
“Due to bad weather, Druk Air helicopters could not take off from Paro, prompting the Royal Bhutan Army to seek assistance from the Indian Army,” a Bhutan government statement said.
Despite marginal weather and poor visibility, Army Aviation pilots skillfully conducted aerial reconnaissance before landing in the challenging terrain. “The Indian Army remains ever ready to assist civil authorities in times of crisis,” a senior military official stated. “This operation reflects our deep commitment to humanitarian values and the enduring friendship between India and Bhutan.”
The successful mission highlights the Indian Army’s commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, reinforcing the strong bilateral cooperation and goodwill between the two nations. The army reaffirmed its ethos of “Service Before Self” in the operation.
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