Army will attempt to rescue every one in Jammu and Kashmir: Lt Gen D S Hooda

JAMMU: Thanking people for showing trust in the Indian Army, a senior Army official today said the force will attempt to rescue every stranded person in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir and asked people to be patient.

"Thank you for your trust in the Indian Army. We assure you that your Army will attempt to rescue each and every one," General Officer Commanding in Chief (GoC-in-C) Lt Gen D S Hooda said in a message.

"Your Army is working to a plan and a priority of rescue. Since the scope of this rescue operation is massive, we have had to prioritise our efforts both in terms of areas and persons," he said.

"Critical areas need to be addressed first; the old, the infirm, women and children need to be evacuated earlier," he said, adding, "We are aware that you are concerned for your near and dear ones, your Army is concerned for all our citizens".

"We request you to be patient, we will reach them," he added.