KATHUA, Sept. 7 -- In a coordinated humanitarian effort, District Administration Kathua, in collaboration with the Indian Army, today carried out a special operation to deliver rations and essential supplies to the residents of village Chilla, located on the banks of River Ujj.
The village, comprising over 15 families, has remained cut off due to the recent torrential rains and flash floods that triggered landslides and washed away approach routes.
To overcome the challenge, the District Administration and Army pressed into service heavy-load drones which undertook multiple sorties to deliver dry rations, cooking oil and other essential commodities to the stranded households.
"The operation was part of our resolve to ensure that no affec...