Dibrugarh: Indian Army troops stationed at Digboi Army Camp in Tinsukia, Assam undertook emergency revetment works on an old British-era dam near the IOCL refinery, averting a potential disaster and saving precious lives.
The dam, constructed by the British to keep the waters of an artificial lake away from residential areas, had developed a breach due to water pressure.
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Upon receiving an emergent call from Digboi Refinery officials, the Army troops swikftly responded and carried out the necessary repairs within a couple of hours, plugging the breach and ensuring the safety of surrounding localities, including Golai Block, Golai Gaon 2 & 3, and Nabjyoti Gaon.
The successful mission was undertaken in collaboration with IOCL officials.
The locals from the villages expressed their gratitude to the Army personnel for their timely intervention.
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