Hyderabad: Three shepherds, a farmer, and 656 sheep stranded in floods at Shetlur village in Kamareddy district were rescued in a coordinated operation led by disaster response teams under the supervision of Jukkal MLA Thota Laxmikant Rao.
The rescue, termed “Operation Shetlur,” was carried out after heavy rains caused the Manjeera River to overflow and inundate parts of Bichkunda mandal. Starting at midnight, the MLA alerted irrigation, revenue, and security departments, mobilising officials to act. By morning, the mission was completed, securing both lives and livestock.
Operation Shetlur flood rescue saves villagers and livestock
Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Revenue, Police, and Panchayat Raj departments executed the rescue. Residents across the state acknowledged the swift intervention, noting its role in safeguarding human life and property.
Banswada Sub-Collector Dr Kiranmayi, DSP, Bichkunda Circle Inspector Ravi, and emergency personnel joined the operation on the ground.
