Ilam: Four women-three expectant mothers and one new mother-were rescued by the Nepali Army today. They were airlifted from Sirsire of Maijogmai-5 in Ilam, Chhange of Sandakpur-1 in Ilam, Pul Bhanjyang of Phidim-12 in Panchthar, and Hunggung of Bhotkhola-3 in Sankhuwasabha. The women were taken to B and C Hospital in Jhapa and Koshi Provincial Hospital in Biratnagar.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the rescue operations were carried out under the National Women Empowerment Project, implemented by the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens. In a separate operation, another new mother was rescued from Budhuk of Phidim municipality-12 in Panchthar.