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Diver Rescues Thousands Free
31 Aug
Summary
- Over 25,000 bodies recovered in 26 years by volunteer diver Pargat Singh.
- Singh and his team have also saved 6,000 lives and rescued over 1,000 animals.
- MP Naveen Jindal pledged support for diving kits, boat, and vehicle for rescue operations.
Kurukshetra MP Naveen Jindal recently met with Pargat Singh, a dedicated diver renowned for his rescue efforts. Singh, who has operated for 26 years with a team of volunteers, has an astonishing record of recovering around 25,000 bodies from rivers and canals.
His team's selfless work extends to saving approximately 6,000 lives and rescuing over 1,000 animals, including cows and crocodiles. This vital service is provided free of charge across Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
MP Jindal lauded Singh's invaluable contributions and pledged comprehensive support. This includes essential diving kits, a boat for operations, a vehicle to transport the boat, and other necessary equipment. Singh's application for a Padma Shri award is also being championed by the administration and the MP.
Singh expressed gratitude for the MP's assurance of support, which will significantly enhance his rescue capabilities. The MP emphasized the inspirational nature of Singh's risk-taking and free service, vowing to extend all possible assistance to him and his team.
