Indian Navy Rescues Woman in Emergency Labour From Remote Andaman Village

A fast intercepter craft (FIC) from naval ship Kardip in Kamorta island rescued the woman from the village after getting information about need for medical assistance.

PTI

Updated:November 21, 2019, 11:28 AM IST

Representative image (Reuters)

New Delhi: In a swift medical relief operation, the Indian Navy on Thursday rescued a pregnant lady in emergency labour from a remote village in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, officials said.

A fast intercepter craft (FIC) from naval ship Kardip in Kamorta island rescued the woman from the village after getting information about need for medical assistance.

The woman delivered a baby on the FIC and later both were admitted to a community health centre on arrival in Kamorta jetty, officials said.

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