SDRF police rescues biker trapped in 150-meter-deep ditch in northern India

May 1, 2024

by Komal Kashyap

• Mussoorie Foot Track
• Rajpur
• Uttarkhand

In a dramatic rescue operation, members of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) successfully retrieved a young man who had plunged into a daunting 150-meter-deep ditch while riding his bike in northern India’s Uttarakhand.

The incident took place near the picturesque Mussoorie Foot Track in Rajpur on April 28.

Visuals showed a collaborative effort between the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team and nearby locals is underway to rescue him. Using ropes and coordinated strength, they are diligently working to safely extract the trapped individual from the precarious situation.

The tranquil ambiance surrounding the Mussoorie Foot Track in Rajpur, Uttarakhand, was disrupted by a sudden commotion as a young man found himself in a perilous predicament. While navigating the scenic route on his bike, he inadvertently plummeted into a deep trench, which measured a staggering 150 feet in depth.

The treacherous fall left the biker stranded, prompting a swift response from the SDRF Uttarakhand Police. With expertise and determination, the SDRF team mobilized a rescue operation that spanned several hours, navigating the challenging terrain to reach the stranded individual.

Despite the daunting circumstances, the relentless efforts of the rescue team bore fruit as they successfully extracted the young man from the depths of the ditch. Miraculously, he emerged from the ordeal unscathed, a testament to the skill and dedication of the SDRF Uttarakhand Police members.