Prevent human loss during rains and floods, DGP tells APSDRF personnel
During a meeting held at the AP Police Headquarters in Mangalagiri on Friday, APSDRF head and Inspector General of Police (IGP) B. Raja Kumari and Commandant M. Deepika, along with their team, briefed the DGP on current preparedness levels.
Commending the SDRF for their effective rescue and rehabilitation efforts during the Budameru floods and other emergencies, Mr. Gupta urged them to maintain high alert throughout the season. He also lauded the APSDRF for winning first place in the Regional Level Competitions (Southern Zone) and securing third place in the National Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue (CSSR) event.
The SDRF officers also detailed recent rescue operations, including successful interventions in Krishna river and other drowning incidents across the State.
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