Live
- Rana’s extradition: When Oppn chooses outrage over justice
- Public policy needs better communication
- Understanding communal harmony and politics of division in India
- Sydney Krishna Temple to Expand with Support from Australian Government
- Nepal lauds continuous financial and developmental support provided by India
- Tripura CM discusses state govt's key plans with HM Shah, JP Nadda
- 12 power projects with overall capacity of 11,517 MW underway in Arunachal: Official
- National Herald case: BJP Yuva Morcha stages protest against Rahul Gandhi
- Political row erupts over alleged morphed video of Digvijaya Singh, Scindia calls him ‘anti-national’
- Good Friday masses held across churches in Kerala
Visakhapatnam: CISF plays vital role in rescue of gas tragedy victims
The CISF Fire wing of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant played a critical role in fighting against gas leak and in evacuating the affected people at LG Polymers on Thursday.
Visakhapatnam: The CISF Fire wing of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant played a critical role in fighting against gas leak and in evacuating the affected people at LG Polymers on Thursday.
Based on the request made by the district administration, RINL CMD P K Rath directed the CISF Commandant to rush to the incident spot with firefighting equipment along with the personnel to assist the rescue operation.
18 CISF Fire personnel led by Santosh Kumar, Deputy Commandant/Fire along with one foam fire tender, hydraulic platform (snorkel), BA sets (breathing apparatus) and oxygen cylinders pressed into the operation at LG Polymers, RR Venkatapuram village. The CISF Commandant Irfan Ahmad monitored the rescue operations.
The tyre mounted Hydraulic Platform Mobile Equipment, which is only available with Visakhapatnam Steel Plant at present in the city, was rushed along with the CISF personnel and safety officials of RINL. The team rescued many affected people in the nearby villages and shifted them to various hospitals. The team still continues its support at the incident spot.
