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Ten SDRF and fire services personnel missing as two boats capsize during rescue operation in Khammam

Khammam, Nov 4 (UNI) Ten personnel belonging to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Fire Services went missing after two boats capsized in Bethupalli tank in Sathupalli mandal of Khammam district on Wednesday evening while they were attempting to rescue five stranded fishermen.
According to preliminary information, the personnel ventured into the tank in two boats to bring the fishermen safely ashore. However, strong winds and powerful water currents reportedly caused both boats to capsize, leaving all 10 personnel missing.
Senior police and district officials, expert divers and rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched an extensive search operation to trace the missing personnel.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy enquired about the incident and directed the District Collector to take all necessary measures to ensure the safe return of the missing personnel. He also instructed the Chief Secretary to continuously monitor the rescue operation.
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