Since the onset of the monsoon season in April 2025, Army troops have been engaged in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) missions across 75 locations nationwide. With 126 rescue columns mobilised, the Army has rescued more than 21,500 civilians, extended medical aid to nearly 9,700 people, and delivered over 23,500 kilograms of relief supplies to affected communities. To restore connectivity and sustain relief operations, Army engineers have constructed 29 bridges, including one stretching 110 feet, besides strengthening bundhs at 12 locations. The sheer scale of helicopter operations – 500 plus flying hours – underlines the urgency and commitment with which soldiers have operated, often at great personal risk: Indian Army In Punjab, 48 rescue columns were deployed, rescuing nearly 10,000 civilians, extending medical aid to 4,700 individuals, and distributing 12,500 kilograms of essential supplies. Army helicopters flew for more than 250 hours, airlifting stranded villagers and delivering relief material to inaccessible areas. Additionally, nearly 500 security forces personnel, including BSF personnel were evacuated from forward posts in Lassian, Kasowal, and Darya Mansur, ensuring their safety: Indian Army