FOOD, WATER AND HOPE – INDIAN ARMY LAUNCHES DRONE OPERATIONS- DELIVERS 300 KG FOOD AND ESSENTIALS TO STRANDED PEOPLE IN REMOTE CHILLA VILLAGE IN KATHUA

Press Information Bureau (Defence Wing)

Government of India

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FOOD, WATER AND HOPE – INDIAN ARMY LAUNCHES DRONE OPERATIONS- DELIVERS 300 KG FOOD AND ESSENTIALS TO STRANDED PEOPLE IN REMOTE CHILLA VILLAGE IN KATHUA

Kathua : 07 Sep 2025

The troops of Gurj Division, in coordination with the Civil Administration, launched a drone operation to deliver food, water, medicines and essential supplies to the people of remote Chilla village in Kathua District of Jammu region.

The village, located on the banks of the Ujh River, has been cut off from all sides due to extensive damage to roads and bridges caused by the recent floods. With conventional access blocked, the Civil Administration sought assistance from the Indian Army.

Troops of Gurj Division responded swiftly, mobilised with load carrying drones and essential supplies, moving over challenging terrain and through rough weather reaching Plal village on Western side of Ujh River by 5 PM on 7 Sep 25. The drone operations across the river commenced immediately and continued till late night delivering 150 kgs of essential ration. The relief operations resumed on 8th Sep morning and delivered another 150 kg making it a total of 300 kgs. The 16 stranded families cut off for last 20 days expressed joy and gratitude on receiving the ration and thanked Indian Army and Kathua District Administration for their proactive action.

Troops of the Rising Star Corps have been undertaking massive rescue and relief operations across the region since 17 August 2025. While flood relief columns remain deployed to respond to emerging situations, Army personnel are reaching out to isolated villages, providing food, water, medicines, organising medical camps and working to restore road connectivity.

The Indian Army reaffirms its commitment to stand by the people in times of crisis, bringing timely relief and hope to those affected.

Lt Col Suneel Bartwal

PRO & Spokesperson

Ministry of Defence, Jammu

0191-257 8963

PRU/Jammu/1091/2025