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Indian Navy comes to rescue of woman in emergency labour in remote Andaman village

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Press Trust of India 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.

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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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First Published: Nov 21 2019 | 10:15 AM IST

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