NDRF rescues a 6 years old girl child from debris after earthquake in Turkey

Dated : 9th Feb 2023

Three NDRF urban search and rescue teams have been mobilized to Turkey after the massive earthquake of 7.8 magnitude struck southern parts of Turkey close to the Syrian border on Monday 6th Feb.
The NDRF team in a joint operation with AFAD today retrieved a live child victim (06 Yrs, Female) from a collapsed structure in Nurdagi town of Gaziantep province. NDRF rescuers have also retrieved 08 dead bodies from the debris till now. The rescue operation is continuing since 7th Feb by NDRF in the affected areas.
The rescue operation and logistics involved is being monitored closely by the DG NDRF at Delhi.

Issued by – PR Cell, NDRF HQ