New Gorkha Battalion Actively Engaged in Search and Rescue Operations in Chitwan National Park
Summary
The New Gorkha Battalion deployed for Chitwan National Park security has been actively carrying out search and rescue operations during disasters, recovering 72 bodies so far. The Nepali Army has intensified its efforts by using technology and manpower to find missing people and assist local communities.
Key Points
- The New Gorkha Battalion has been active in search and rescue operations during disasters in Chitwan.
- The team has recovered 72 bodies so far under Battalion Chief Rajendra Baniya.
- The Nepali Army is using technology and manpower to search for people missing after being swept away in rivers and streams.
- The battalion says its work shows the army’s role in humanitarian service alongside park conservation.
