Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Shepherd rescued from remote Kangra area
A shepherd named Nirjal Kumar was grazing his sheep in a remote area called Bada Bhangal in Himachal Pradesh when he suddenly became very sick and couldn't move.
The local government and nearby villagers worked together to rescue him.
Since the weather was bad and helicopters couldn't fly, a team of 13 people had to carry him on a stretcher for about 18 kilometers over rough mountains to get him to a hospital.
Everyone was very happy and grateful that the shepherd was saved.
A shepherd named Nirjal Kumar suffered a severe health issue in the remote Bada Bhangal area of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
The administration and local residents conducted a joint rescue operation due to unavailability of helicopter services.
A 13-member ground rescue team navigated rugged terrain to carry the shepherd on a stretcher for approximately 18 kilometers.
The shepherd was successfully transported to the Civil Hospital in Holi on Sunday night.
The rescue operation was praised by the Pradhan of Gram Panchayat Graunda and the shepherd's son.
- Who
- Nirjal Kumar, a shepherd, and the administration and local residents of Gram Panchayat Graunda
- What
- A rescue operation to save a shepherd who suffered a severe health issue
- When
- On Sunday night
- Where
- Bada Bhangal area of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- The shepherd suffered a severe health issue similar to paralysis and needed immediate medical attention
Administration and Residents
Nature's Challenges
Rescue Efforts
Administration and Residents
The administration and local residents worked together to rescue the shepherd under difficult conditions.
Nature's Challenges
The inclement weather and rugged terrain made the rescue operation extremely challenging.
- Location
- Bada Bhangal, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh
- Rescue Team Size
- 13 members
- Distance Covered
- Approximately 18 kilometers
- Rescue Method
- Ground rescue due to unavailability of helicopter services
- Health Condition
- Severe health issue similar to paralysis
- Destination
- Civil Hospital in Holi