Shirur Landslide: Kerala CM Requests Defence Minister’s Intervention In Arjun Rescue Operation - 10 Points

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has requested Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s immediate intervention in the ongoing rescue operations for Arjun, a Kozhikode native missing after a devastating landslide in Shirur, Karnataka. Heavy rains have severely hampered the search for Arjun and two others. Despite efforts by the Indian Navy, adverse weather conditions have made the operation challenging. Authorities have assured that the search will continue, but no human presence has been detected in the truck involved. The rescue team is determined to find Arjun, with coordinated efforts from multiple agencies and advanced technology.

Key Points:

1. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan requests Defence Minister’s intervention in rescue operations for Kozhikode native Arjun.

2. Heavy rain severely hinders the search for Arjun and two others in Shirur, Karnataka.

3. Indian Navy scuba divers faced challenges due to strong currents in the Gangavali River.

4. Authorities received new coordinates indicating Arjun’s truck at the riverbed but need further verification.

5. Dakshina Kannada district collector emphasises the safety of divers amidst strong water currents.

6. Kerala Minister P A Mohammed Riyas oversees rescue efforts, confirming continued operations until truck recovery.

7. Advanced drones were deployed for the search but halted due to heavy rain and turbulent waters.

8. Huge rafts will be used in the Gangavali River for the search operation due to strong currents.

9. National Disaster Response Force joins the army and navy in intensified search efforts on the eleventh day.

10. Arjun, a truck driver from Kozhikode, went missing after a massive landslide struck National Highway 66 at Shirur.