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New Delhi: An IAF Mi 17 V5 of the Central Air Command (CAC) was deployed to rescue two stranded children, who were stranded on top of a water tank in Siddharth Nagar. gorakhpurUttar Pradesh This happened when five children climbed onto a water tank to record a social media reel and the stairs veered off course, resulting in the death of one child.“On the request of state government officials, an IAF Mi 17 V5 of Central Air Command (CAC) was deployed to rescue two stranded children above a water tank at Siddharth Nagar, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The children were stranded at night due to the ladder of the water tank being damaged. The rescue operation was, once again, a testament to the professionalism of the IAF and its quick response at the time of need to save lives,” the CAC IAF said in a post on Twitter. “demonstrates commitment.” Videos of the rescue operation were also shared.District Magistrate Shivasharanappa told ANI that three children fell down when the structure collapsed, while two others were left trapped on top of the tank.“An incident occurred when five children climbed a water tank to record a reel and when the stairs broke, three of them fell from the water tank. One child died, and two others are being treated at the medical college,” he said.He said that due to difficult terrain and poor road access, rescue operations for stranded children require coordination between the fire department and the Indian Air Force.Sivasharanappa said, “For the rescue operation of the two children, who were still on top of the tank, we first called a fire engine from Gorakhpur. Because the soil was very dirty and the road was not well-made, we consulted the Air Force officer in Gorakhpur as a plan B. He sent a helicopter around 5 am today, and both the children were rescued safely and sent to their parents’ home. We thank the Chief Minister’s Office, whose coordination with the Air Force Provided support to the Army and ensured successful, prompt operations.”

Officials confirmed that the two children who were safely rescued are in medical care while more information is awaited.