Army’s Bison Division to assist in cyclone relief

Hyderabad, Oct 12 : The valiant troops of Bison Division have been moved to the coastal districts of Srikakulam and Vishakhapatnam late on Friday night to assist district administration in relief, rescue and evacuation operations in the wake of severe cyclone ‘Phailin’ which is likely to hit land between Srikakulam and Gopalpuram on Saturday evening.

Four teams consisting of approximately 500 army men moved to the coastal districts with relief material and medical arrangement. The columns are equipped with mechanical Powered boats, life jackets, life saving medicine etc., INN