Stringer...............Bhat Shahzad Location...............Bandipora 0909ZS_BPR_OVERFLOW_R Army’s 13 RR Provides Essential Relief to Stranded Families, Flood-Hit Kanyari Village Anchor:-The overflow from Wular Lake has flooded the village of Kanyari in the Shahgund area of Bandipora district, leaving residents stranded and reliant on boats for any movement. To support the affected families, the Shahgund Army Camp of the 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) launched immediate relief operations. Braving waist-deep water and challenging conditions, Army personnel distributed essential rations by boat to poor and stranded families. An Army spokesperson said the initiative was aimed at extending timely support to the helpless locals. “The Army is committed to assisting the people of Kanyari in every possible way. Any emergency requirements will be addressed at the earliest,” the spokesperson assured, highlighting the Army–Awaam bond during this crisis. The relief measures were warmly welcomed by villagers and local representatives. Expressing gratitude, former Sarpanch of Kanyari, Mohd Shafi Parra, said, “We are very thankful to the Indian Army’s 13 RR Shahgund camp. At a time when our village was cut off and people were surrounded by floodwaters, their timely help gave us strength and relief. The rations distributed by the Army reached the poorest families, who were struggling without food and essentials. Such efforts not only save lives but also win the trust and respect of the people. The Army has once again proven to be a true friend of the common man in times of difficulty.” The Army has assured that relief operations will continue until normalcy is restored in the flood-hit areas of Bandipora. Byte By Ex-Sarpanch Kanyari, Mohd Shafi Parra