Sukma: In a display of humanity, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel carried the mortal remains of a District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan on foot across a river, after their vehicle had gotten stuck due to the rise in water level.
The DRG jawan had breathed his last on Saturday night at the District Hospital, Sukma where he was admitted for treatment.
The body of the deceased, a resident of Bheji village, had been stuck in the rising waters at the Injaram village for over two hours before the CRPF personnel intervened and carried it across.
The Second Commandant of CRPF 219 Battalion, Mohan Bisht, was among the personnel who participated in the move.
The family of the deceased thanked the CRPF personnel for their timely intervention and ensuring that the body was transported to their home.
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On the other hand with incessant rains lashing parts of Chhattisgarh, particularly Bastar division, since Saturday, the state government has issued directives to district officials to remain alert to deal with possible flood-like situations.
Several villages in interior areas of these three districts have been cut off from the district headquarters due to the swelling rivers and rivulets and the administration has started shifting people to safer places, the officials said.
Meanwhile, the chief minister has asked the district officials to assess the damage caused due to rains and provide immediate necessary assistance to the affected people, the public relations department officials said.All flood control rooms have been directed to remain fully alert and constantly monitor water levels in rivers and rivulets.
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