Five Women Drown in Andhra Pradesh’s Gollapalli Reservoir During Dasara Holidays
Five women drowned in the Gollapalli reservoir near Penukonda in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district on Friday, October 16, police said. The women had reportedly gone to visit the reservoir during the Dasara holidays when they accidentally drowned.
Five women drowned in the Gollapalli reservoir near Penukonda in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district on Friday, October 16, police said. The women had reportedly gone to visit the reservoir during the Dasara holidays when they accidentally drowned. According to police, the group included Gayatri, 50, a resident of Dargapet, her daughter Ashwini, and their neighbours Pushpa, Haseena and Maheen. Local residents recovered the bodies from the reservoir.
Ashwini had reportedly married recently and was living in Mumbai with her husband. She had returned to her parents’ home for the Dasara holidays. Penukonda Deputy Superintendent of Police Siva Prasad said police had launched an investigation into the incident. The bodies were being shifted for post-mortem examinations. Pune Shocker: 24-Year-Old Youth Drowns in Pavana Dam During Picnic With Friends.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the deaths and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also expressed grief and directed officials to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Pawan Kalyan called for a review of safety arrangements at tourist destinations and stressed the need to ensure lifeguard availability at reservoirs and other deep-water areas. Bihar: Four Drown, 1 Rescued While Bathing in Pond During Jitiya Rituals in East Champaran.
Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also expressed condolences and urged the state government to provide adequate support and financial assistance to the affected families. The incident has brought attention to safety concerns at reservoirs and other water bodies visited by families during holidays. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the five deaths.
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