Home->Latest Events and News->Human Interest->Army Rescue Operation - Parichha Thermal Plant
  Latest Events and News
2012
2011
2010
The courage of 13 KUMAON
Proposal to ease job norms for cadets
Presence of Army in Chhattisgarh
71 Soldiers honoured on Army Day
Military might for one and all to see
The Forces Beckon Youngsters
Sacrifice for Nation
Rescue work by Army in Sikkim Earthquake
Army provides study material to poor students
Army distributes sweets on Eid
Army organises general surgery camp at Tezpur
Army distributes furniture, sports items
Now Comics to bring War Heroes to life
Train Accident - Kalka Mail
Army men help residents control fire in Baramulla
Proud to serve India
Call to Arms
Protection of Women
Gambhir dedicates win to Army Jawans
Indian Army gives youth a chance
Unique Army initiative gifts orphans a direction
A first Woman Army officer to get gallantry medal
Army follows standard operating procedure while fighting militancy
UAVs, snipers secure Delhi for R Day
Military might showcased at Parade
Major killed in action, to get Ashok Chakra
Army to showcase T90 tanks, Dhruv at R Day parade
Indian Contingent Troops
Romeo Force organises medical camp
Tour under Sadbhavana flagged off
Army organises veterinary camp at Lassana
Army takes rural students to national integration tour
Army inaugurates Computer Laboratory for School students
Rehabilitation camps for militants
Army battalion to award IGNOU degrees
Armed forces flag day
Honour the Soldier
Vijay Diwas
ECHS Poly Clinic
Toilet complexes taken up under Sadbhavna
Army Eco Task Force
Aid to Remote Villages in Zanskar and Suru Valley
Salvaging Honour
Army Jawan dies heroic death
Day long shootout in Srinagar
8 month old gets liver transplant
Army rebuilds collapsed bridge
Army for every task
Rains lash N.India, Army called
Army comes to widows rescue
Rescue Ops in Leh
Rescued by Army Column
Kharga Warriors
Army Rescues 1500 Stranded Tourists in East Sikkim
Avalanche in Ladakh
Army Rescue Operation - Parichha Thermal Plant
Army Averts Tragedy in Turtuk
Army Help Changes Woman Fortunes
Nation Building
A Soldier and A Saviour
A Proud Paratrooper
Army comes to help a helpless widow
 

Human Interest
 
Army Rescue Operation: Parichha Thermal Plant
 
 
1.     An accident involving a chimney collapse occurred at Parichha Thermal Power Plant, Jhansi at approximately 1345 hrs, on 24 May 10. The construction work of the two chimneys, meant for 250 MW power plants, was carried out by a Public Sector Company. Due to a massive thunder storm with high winds, one of the chimneys, about 220 meters in height, gave way and caved in. A few persons, who were having lunch, in the shadow of the chimney, were trapped under the debris.

2.     The local formation assisted the local administration in rescue operations at Parichha Thermal Power Plant. The major task for rescue operations consisted of breaking down the remnants of structure, especially a wall about 50m high, for clearing an access to the site, so that people buried could be evacuated. The work continued throughout the night. Heavy recovery vehicles cleared the access to the site, while Army personnel made their way cautiously to find the trapped labourers. Finally, after having operated relentlessly for more than 30 hours, a dead body was recovered on the morning of 26 May 10.

3.     With the arrival of more sophisticated excavating material on 26 May 10, the army team withdrew. The timely help & immediate response to aid the civil populace was deeply appreciated by the public of Jhansi as well as by the civil administration.
This is the Official Indian Army Web Portal,maintained & managed  by the Indian Army.
Site hosted by NIC.
Last Updated on 24 May 2013 Site best viewed in IE 6.0 and above