‘Trekked 2 km, only 1 stretcher’: How terrain made retrieving bodies difficult after Jharkhand plane crash

The recent plane crash in Jharkhand's dense terrain posed significant challenges for rescue operations, highlighting the difficulties faced by the authorities in retrieving the victims. Ramesh Kumar, the Second in Command of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), reported that the rescue team encountered a series of obstacles, including a lack of adequate equipment. With only one stretcher available, the team had to carefully navigate 2 kilometers of difficult terrain to locate and transport the bodies. The incident underscores the urgent need for better preparedness and resources in disaster response efforts, especially in remote and challenging landscapes like those found in Jharkhand. As investigations into the crash continue, officials are being called upon to address these logistical shortcomings to ensure a more efficient response in future emergencies.