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 interceptor craft (FIC) from naval ship Kardip in Kamorta island rescued the woman from the village after getting information about the 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.
(Published 21 November 2019, 05:09 IST)
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