Sixty-three Telangana Fire and Disaster Response personnel have been honoured for their role in a hazardous night rescue operation at Bethupalli Lake in Sathupalli, carried out a week ago, according to the Deccan Chronicle. Director General Vikram Singh Mann felicitated the personnel at his office on Wednesday, presenting them with cash rewards and appreciation letters.
The personnel were recognised for their courage, teamwork and commitment during the rescue mission, which was conducted in challenging conditions at the lake. The department said the operation reflected the risks faced by emergency responders while working to protect and save lives.
Mann told the personnel that their recommendation rolls would be sent to the government for appropriate rewards. The recommendation process is separate from the cash rewards and appreciation letters already presented by the department.
The Director General also praised the fire personnel for their professionalism and dedication to public service. Other senior officers of the department joined in recognising the team’s efforts during the operation.
Mann advised fire department personnel across Telangana to remain alert, exercise caution and follow safety precautions while undertaking rescue missions, particularly those involving challenging and potentially life-threatening conditions.
The Bethupalli Lake operation has brought attention to the importance of coordinated emergency response in water-related incidents, while the department’s next formal step will be the submission of the personnel’s recommendation rolls to the state government for consideration of further rewards.
