Navy sends divers, sailors to Bihar

By IANS,

Mumbai : The Indian Navy has sent a team of 60 sailors, including 40 divers and two officers, to Bihar to undertake relief work in the flood-ravaged areas, it was announced Sunday.


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The team from the Western Naval Command left by a special flight Saturday night carrying diving equipment, 15 boats with powerful engines, life-saving equipment, first aid kits as well as tents.

The navy said that the 40 divers were specialists in flood water rescue. The life-saving equipment generally utilized by the navy to rescue people at sea have also been sent to Bihar.

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