Yingkiong, Oct 13: A man engaged as an Army Porter who had gone missing was rescued after 20 days following rigorous Search and Rescue (SAR) launched by the Tuting Police team.
Unnot Taye, a resident of Akshipur Village, Jalakia, District Dhemaji (Assam), was engaged as an Army Porter along with 11 others from Assam on September 17, by Tahong Tamut, Contractor, for work on the Panggo–Jorging foot track in the Tengo-1 and Tengo-2 border areas. Taye went missing at Midak area on September 20, approximately 25 km from Panggo village, while returning from duty. A missing report was subsequently lodged at Tuting Police Station on September 23.
Following the report, a rigorous Search and Rescue (SAR) operation was launched by the Tuting Police team led by SI Jumken Rina, OC Tuting Police Station, and locals.The operation covered the hilly terrains and riverbanks of the Shirapate River for the next 19 days. On the twentieth day of continuous search, another Army Porter from Kugging village, spotted the missing man in an unconscious condition at Midak Camp area on October 10.  
Upon receiving the information, a rescue team comprising Police personnel, medical team, JMS and KDO members, and Panggo villagers including members from Arunachal Pradesh Women Welfare Society Panggo village Unit immediately proceeded to the spot. Dr. Maktel Yompang, MO, Tuting, provided immediate medical aid on-site. The rescue team then carried Taye on their back, as he was too weak to walk by himself for approximately 25 km through difficult hilly terrain, reaching the road point the next day.
Taye was subsequently taken to Bakin Pertin General Hospital, Pasighat, for further medical treatment. After necessary medical examination and stabilization, he was handed over to his family members today.
In the meantime, the Deputy Commissioner, Upper Siang District, Talo Jerang, expressed his deep appreciation and satisfaction over the successful rescue operation. He extended his heartfelt gratitude to SP Upper Siang Token Saring, ADC Tuting Pandov Perme, SI Jumken Rina (OC Tuting PS), Dr. Maktel Yompang (MO, Tuting), JMS Team Leader Opang Taron, KDO Team Leader Tahong Tamut, HGBs/GBs/GPCs/GPMs, and Women SHGs of Panggo & Migging villages for their relentless efforts, cooperation, and support.
The Deputy Commissioner also acknowledged and thanked the Adi Baane Kebang, Adi Mishing Baane Kebang, and Adi Mishing Pori Kebang for their continuous concern and monitoring of the SAR operations during the critical period.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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