As the water from the dam released flowed into the Sultan Garh Waterfalls, 11 youths were killed in the sudden flash floods.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday informed that efforts are underway to rescue the people stranded in the waterfalls in Gwalior’s Shivpuri.
“Efforts underway to rescue those stranded. I am in touch with rescue teams. Seven people have been rescued till now,” he tweeted.
Madhya Pradesh police has confirmed that 45 people have been rescued from Sultan Garh Waterfalls.
Talking to media, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Hingankar said, “We have rescued 40 people and five people were rescued earlier by a helicopter. All these 45 people are safe now.”
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“Spoke to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri @ChouhanShivraj regarding the situation in Shivpuri district. NDRF has already been pressed into service to save those who are stranded. The efforts are on to save everyone. I have assured him of all possible assistance from the Centre,” Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on the other hand, wrote, “Hon CM @ChouhanShivraj spoke about the situation in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. Assured him on extending necessary assistance. Instructed @IAF_MCC to respond in time. Will monitor it from our end. @nstomar”
“Shri @nstomar called and spoke from the site where an emergency situation prevails. Sought help in rescue. Referred to the conversation with @CMMadhyaPradesh @ChouhanShivraj and assured Shri @nstomar too. @IAF_MCC in loop,” she added.
Sultan Garh Waterfalls is a popular picnic spot situated amidst rocks in Shivpuri.
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