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Defence
Uttar Pradesh family waits six weeks for news of soldier missing in Arunachal flash floods
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 10:17 PM
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Six weeks after flash floods swept parts of Arunachal Pradesh, a soldier remains missing and his family in Uttar Pradesh is still awaiting official information.
Six weeks ago, heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods in remote districts of Arunachal Pradesh, cutting off roads and forcing evacuations. Among those caught in the deluge was an Indian Army soldier who was deployed in the area for routine duties. He was reported missing when the waters receded, and his whereabouts have not been confirmed since.
The soldier's parents and siblings, who reside in Uttar Pradesh, have been in constant contact with the Army's public relations office, seeking any update on the search. Despite repeated inquiries, officials have offered no concrete information, leaving the family in a state of prolonged uncertainty.
The Indian Army has said that search and rescue teams were mobilised immediately after the floods, but the rugged terrain and ongoing landslides have hampered efforts. As of now, no official statement on the soldier's status has been released, and the family continues to hope for a definitive answer.
The incident underscores the broader challenges faced by security forces operating in India's northeastern frontier during the monsoon season, where sudden floods can jeopardise both civilian and military personnel.
The soldier's parents and siblings, who reside in Uttar Pradesh, have been in constant contact with the Army's public relations office, seeking any update on the search. Despite repeated inquiries, officials have offered no concrete information, leaving the family in a state of prolonged uncertainty.
The Indian Army has said that search and rescue teams were mobilised immediately after the floods, but the rugged terrain and ongoing landslides have hampered efforts. As of now, no official statement on the soldier's status has been released, and the family continues to hope for a definitive answer.
The incident underscores the broader challenges faced by security forces operating in India's northeastern frontier during the monsoon season, where sudden floods can jeopardise both civilian and military personnel.