Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Lives of Five Women in Andhra Pradesh
Five women drowned in a reservoir in Andhra Pradesh, prompting condolences from local officials and an investigation into the incident.
Amaravati, October 16 (Daily Kiran) : Five women tragically drowned in a reservoir in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district on Friday. The incident occurred at the Gollapalli reservoir, located near Penukonda.
According to police reports, 50-year-old Gayatri, along with her daughter Ashwini and neighbors Pushpa, Hasina, and Mahin, had gone to the reservoir for a visit. The group accidentally fell into the water. Local residents managed to recover their bodies.
Ashwini, who had recently married, was visiting her parents during the Dussehra holidays and was living with her husband in Mumbai.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Shiva Prasad confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been initiated. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the five women and extended condolences to their grieving families. He sought information from officials regarding the incident.
Authorities reported that the women slipped and fell into the water while exploring the Gollapalli reservoir. Local fishermen assisted in recovering their bodies, noting that all victims were residents of Durgapet in the Penukonda division.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also expressed profound sadness over the incident. He directed the district collector to investigate the causes of the accident, emphasizing the tragedy of losing five lives during a recreational outing.
Pawan Kalyan assured that the Telugu Desam Party-led coalition government would stand by the families of the deceased. He instructed relevant officials to review safety measures in tourist areas and ensure the availability of lifeguards in deep water zones.
Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy conveyed his condolences, describing the tragic end of the women on a family outing as deeply painful. He urged the state government to provide all possible support and adequate financial assistance to the families affected by this tragedy.
