Operation Alampakka: Sunken Boat recovered in Balimela Reservoir

After eight days rigorous search and combing operations, the Air Force and Navy personnel finally succeeded in recovering the ill-fated the boat that had sunk near Alampakka village in Balimela Reservoir. While the rescue team found one more dead body of a Greyhound jawan near the Ghat, some dead bodies are believed to be inside the boat.

The combing operation launched by IAF, Navy, Orissa Police, SOG and Andhra Police was completely hi-tech. Special baloon lifters were brought from Singapore. The sunken boat was lifted from 143 feet inside the waters. The rescue jawans have been doing a commendable job despite difficult terrain, hostile weather and fear of crocodiles. 24 dead bodies have been recovered so far from Balimela Reservoir. However, 13 more jawans are still missing.