Men in Uniform…. The Green comes to rescue

Cloud burst… Himalayan Tsunami… Thee’s revenge….Keher- E -Khuda…. widhwans….an answer to human deeds… Call it any way- the mere fact remains that this has been distressing disaster that has taken all Indians aback.

Thousands of people thronging to the shrine temple, shouting ‘har har mahadev,’ and enchanting mantras and hymns… sounds of the temple bell echoing in the mountainous scenic aura of the a picturesque Kedarnath… and suddenly..in a fraction of second..the scene changed…pilgrims got laid down to the dust and math of land, bursting cloud washed off even the bodies of the dead. The sublime river took the turn to a tsunami… the sweet sound of the running water changed to whirlpools from swirls, voice of cries and shouts of ‘help’…Bodies lying with the torn clothes, skewed sandals and edibles….residences turned to shambles and the shrine turned to a graveyard.

It is heartening to see thousands of families’ mourning for their lost members. Many of the dead bodies that have not been identified had been waiting for a cremation. Those who were left alive cried for help in a muddy graveyard full of foul smell and wraths of bodies…..and then deep down from the muddy mountains, there comes a glimpse of green… ‘Here we are’ comes a voice of rescue.  And victims got a sigh of relief looking a helping coming down to them from air and on ground. Yes! At the time when people had lost all hopes of staying alive, MEN IN UNIFORM was there to come to the rescue saying ‘Don’t worry…Main Hoon Na’.

Making bridges of the their bodies, lying on the ropes backwards, and asking people to walk through them… air lifting people with utmost care…. Standing rock solid to cover the queue of people walking through mountains… handling children with affection and a smile… here the men in uniform, THE INDIAN SECURITY FORCES…. Standing tall to face even the nature’s brutality with ease, poise and a smile, showing care and telling “I am responsible for Your Safety- Come hold my hand”.

Words would fail to accord a mark of respect to the Men In Uniform for the vulnerability they have shown at the time when they were most needed. The kind of collaborative efforts Indian Air Force and Indian Army have shown is commendable. It is highly appreciable on part of the security forces of our country the way they have been working for the people stuck in the shrine area. What is commendable in this regard is that despite this being the first biggest rescue operation for them, they have proved their worth in sphere of rescuing people even at the stake of their own lives.

The way all men in uniform have been standing there to provide a helping hand for the young, old and even the children, or the way they have performed the mass cremation of the bodies lying there and performing the rituals as the family members would perform is worth a salute from the core of every citizens’ heart.  They even did not step back in performing duties of being sons and daughters to the unclaimed bodies over there at the place of worship.

A heartfelt wish for peace to the souls comes from every citizen of the country these days. Mass prayers are being performed in almost every state to rest the heavenly souls in peace. But in all this we – the countrymen- should bow our heads down before these men at work who have come to the rescue of thousands as an epitome of god almighty. I personally adhere to recommend written accords to the Indian Army (forces that are working there) so as to appreciate the commendable job being done by their men in rescuing the victims. Kudos to the MEN IN UNIFORM… the green comes to rescue…..

Bndyanil