Amit Shah Praises Rescue Team For Bringing Back 700 Passengers Safely From Stranded Mahalaxmi Express

Mumbai: Union Home Minister Amit Shah praises NDRF and Indian Navy for their efforts to save all 700 passengers from stranded Mahalaxmi Express near Mumbai, says “Kudos to the rescue teams for their exemplary effort.”

He also reported that the situation is being closely monitored by the entire operation team comprising of NDRF, Navy, IAF, Railways and state administration.

“Teams of NDRF, Navy, IAF, Railways State administration have safely rescued all the 700 passengers stranded on Mahalaxmi Express near Mumbai. We were closely monitoring the entire operation. Kudos to the rescue teams for their exemplary effort,” Amit Shah said.

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Due to heavy rains in Mumbai Mahalaxmi Express was stuck between Badlapur and Wangani with 700 passengers for more than 10 hours.

A team of NDRF personnel reached the spot with eight boats and then there were three diver teams and some naval crew who came with inflatable boats, life jackets, and medical supplies.

A helicopter with well-equipped divers also helped in the search and rescue operations, but due to bad weather, Navy and Air Force helicopters returned to the base after conducting aerial surveys.

A special train with 19 coaches will now leave from Kalyan to Kolhapur with the passengers of Mahalaxmi Express.

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