Five women drown in reservoir in AP

Five women drowned in a reservoir in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district on Friday, police said. The incident occurred in the Gollapalli reservoir near Penukonda.

According to the police, one Gayatri (50), resident of Dargapet along with her daughter Ashwini and neighbours Pushpa, Haseena and Maheen had gone to see the reservoir.

The group of women accidentally drowned in the reservoir. Locals pulled out their bodies.

Pawan Kalyan assured that the Telugu Desam Party-led coalition government will stand by the families of the deceased.

He directed relevant officials to review security arrangements in tourist areas



and to ensure the availability of lifeguards in reservoirs and deep-water areas.

Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep shock over the death of five women.

He said it was extremely painful that the women, who had gone on an outing with their family members, lost their lives in such a tragic manner.

He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed that God grant them strength to endure the loss.

The YSRCP Chief urged the state government to extend all possible support and provide adequate financial assistance to the families of the deceased.